Those who think Roman slavery was such a benign institution have not explained why fugitive slaves were a constant problem. Owners did not lightly co… - Michael Parenti

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Those who think Roman slavery was such a benign institution have not explained why fugitive slaves were a constant problem. Owners did not lightly countenance the loss of valuable property. They regularly used chains, metal collars, and other restraining devices. Slaves who fled were hunted down and returned to irate masters who were keen to inflict a severe retribution.