Amicus and the Slave

Based on Roman version of Aesop's fable: A slave wonders whether or not he should risk running away. If he stays, his cruel master will continue to mistreat him, but if he is caught as a fugitive, he will be killed. Furthermore, in addition to slave hunters, the surrounding wilderness is also patrolled by the most vicious lion in the empire. (Rated T to be safe, but it's just PG13)