2 Metaphors for minion

Some vile court-minion must it be, some Spaniard, Some young squire of some ancient family, In whose light I may stand; some envious knave, Stung to his soul by my fair self-earn'd honors! OCTAVIO.

The "loving minion" is Mr. Cary's excellent translation of "amoroso drudo."

2 Metaphors for  minion