We can't let our slaves get the idea they can run away at will.
A slave could get their hands crushed if they were caught stealing.
The new slaves would get their red braids, in time.
When all those slaves got loose, it put the whole city in an uproar.
All slaves got brands, least they do where I come from.
With a groan, the slaves slowly got to their feet.
They won't want to let a thousand slaves get away.
How well does a slave ever get to know their master?
The slave, in return, gets pleasure from being able to make their master or mistress happy.
From a purely military standpoint, the slaves would just get in the way.