Vicarious suffering explains each of these immortal scenes.
Long, too, the scroll of humble heroes whose vicarious services have exalted our common life.

Recognizing this principle, Cicero built a monument to his slave, a Greek, who daily read aloud to his master, took notes of his conversation, wrote out his speeches and so lent the orator increased influence and power.

Scott also makes one of his characters bestow a gift upon an aged servant.

For, said the warrior, no master can ever fully recompense the nurse who cares for his children, or the maid who supplies their wants.

To-day each giant of the industrial realm is compassed about with a small army of men who stand waiting to carry out his slightest behests, relieve him of details, halve his burdens, while at the same time doubling his joys and rewards.