Lovers are commonly slaves, captives, voluntary servants - amator amicae mancipium - as Castilio terms him: his Mistress's servant, Her drudge, prisoner, bond-man, what not? He composeth himself wholly to Her affections, to please Her, and, as Aemilia said, makes himself Her lackey. All his cares, actions, all his thoughts, are subordinate to Her will and commandment; Her most devote, obsequious, affectionate servant and vassal.
(Burton, 1621)
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