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A new Mishna teaches that there is greater stringency regarding the vows of slaves than the vows of women, for men can nullify their wives vows on the day that they are heard. Such a nullification is permanent, even if she is divorced or widowed.
If a man tries to nullify his slave's vow, the slave is permitted to complete his nazirut once he is freed.
The Gemara examines when a person is permitted to limit his slave's vows and when he is not.
A final Mishna is offered where Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yosei disagree about the fate of a slave who runs away from his owner after his vow has been interrupted by the owner. Is he forbidden to drink, for his vow of nazirut takes effect (he is free), or is his prohibited from drinking, as his vow's status is still in effect (put on hold by his owner until he is emancipated)?
A master may force his servants to drink wine but if does not force him he must keep the Nezirus. (Rambam Hilchos Nezirus 2:17)
We explore the notion of force feeding slaves from the African Slave ships from Europe to the Lelouh ritual of Mauritius