When a city falls, the daughters of such families are most avidly sought by the conquerors as slaves. their first duty, naked and collared, is to serve the conquerors at their victory feast.
"the collar has four common purposes, master," she said, "first, it visibly designates me as a slave, as a brand might not, should it be covered by clothing. second, it impresses my slavery upon me. thirdly, it identifies me to my master. fourthly - fourt