... whole group of slaves start set tasks, such as walking children to school, cleaning a villa, washing clothes, tidying a garden etc. A group of slaves would work in a kitchen preparing the day's meals, helping the cooks. * When my master and his family bath at home, us slaves help out by drying them once they had finished and dressing them. * When my master moves around, we slaves would carry him in a litter. * When our master entertains, we ensure a constant supply of food and drink. If guests had to return home and it was dark, a slave or slaves would walk ahead of them with a lighted torch. One day I hope to be freed just like my father. He also worked under my master but was manumitted ('A sending out from the hand') for particularly good service. He came a huge shock to him. He was carrying some ...

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