They say a master had a slave of rare beauty, and he looked upon him with affection and devotion.
The master once said to one of his friends, "It's a shame that this slave, with all his beauty and charm, behaves with such insolence and lack of respect."
The friend replied, "Oh brother! When you admit to a relationship of affection, do not expect obedience, for when love enters between the lover and the beloved, the roles of master and servant disappear."
When the master and the radiant-faced slave
Engage in play and laughter,
It’s no surprise that the master obeys,
And the slave bears the burden of affection.
