The newly arrived slaves who had just been sold to Andalusia didn’t feel too strongly about the situation yet; they were simply relieved to have seemingly found a kind master. However, the slaves who had already been living in the castle felt differently. Many of them had been slaves for generations, and owning a home of their own had never even crossed their minds. In the past, the only place they had ever lived was the livestock barn. Now, they were being given their rooms to share, a privilege they had never experienced.

Once they realized these homes truly belonged to them, the slaves couldn’t help but break down in...