Though the girl loves her Master


with all her heart and would never dream of fleeing from him, absurd though such dream might be on Gor, given the branding, the collaring, the closeness of the society, and such, she knows that she is upon occasion to be put in chains. In this act is symbolized his desire of her, that she is worth chaining and keeping. And in this act is symbolizes his power over her. Despite their love, she is still his, a slave.

~ Renegades, pg. 359