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Around the times of Peter I, a special stamp was invented, in which steel needles were planted, in the shape of letters.
The branded man reflexively draws himself toward the scorched spot and howls from the sharp pain.
Burning the flesh with hot metal, making a mark on the skin is a brand.
I was quickly untied, and got off the table.
The actual afixing of the mark would carry heavy taboo and morality weight for the slave and the ritualism played to a stimulating scene.