When a working slave fails to meet their lady overseers’ expectations, there are consequences to be faced. In this scene, the slave’s inadequate performance results in a stern punishment, delivered through harsh slaps to the face from both female taskmasters. With unyielding force, they strike again and again, relentless in their correction. 10 times, 20 times, 30 times – the count rises as the lesson is driven home. It is the hope of the dominants that this harsh correction will serve as a valuable lesson, prompting the slave to work with renewed diligence and dedication in the future.