of course, if they want to leave you don't own them, you have to let them leave.. this is out of discussion..
but the author never mentioned that the maid has run away after asking for the release, and eventually had to disappear as the release has not been granted.. it was not the case..
and again, it is not about the "absolute" amount of payment. it is about "relative" amount...
if someone offered me double salary (no matter how high my present salary is, it still would be doubled) for the same work, why would I refuse?? but I will have to check frist whether it is a fraud or not.. which maids are unable to do..