Questions for my staff.

2nd of June, 17XX

"Howard, Gloria, a moment please," I said, before they excused themselves to attend their duties this morning. "Do you two know Ms. Rebecca Mevan and her manservant, Samuel?"

"I know of them Sir," Gloria answered.

"Likewise Sir," concurred Howard.

"And, in your knowing of them," I continued, "are you aware that they have... more than a Mistress and Servant relationship?"

"Oh yes indeed Sir!" Gloria beamed, clutching her serving tray to her chest. "Isn't it just so romantic?" she sighed, wistfully.

"I'm not sure if that would be the word I would use though," I mused, resting my chin on my thumb. "He is... a Negro after all."

"You disapprove of their Love Sir? On the basis of the color of his Skin?" Howard asked, raising an eyebrow at me.

"Again, another word I would hesitate to use. Shall we say I find it... odd?"

They fell silent. From their expressions, I could surmise that perhaps they were finding me odd for thinking that way. "Well then Sir, say that it were the opposite," Howard began, "a wealthy White Master with his Negro **** girl. Would you find it 'odd' that they would have such a relationship? Even just a physical relationship?"

"Though I know better, I can merely hope that those are all consenting affairs," I replied, leaning back into my seat. "I suppose... hm... Are there others in Madosin like them?"

"Master and Servants who are also Lovers, or couples of differing races, Sir?"