Indeed it is almost identical with the familiar Indian institution known as "begar" or forced labour.

While these scenes past, the Frenchman only muttered between his teeth, and we were in hopes his passion would subside; but when our Ghost began his first speech to Hamlet, 'Mark me,' he replied, 'Begar, me vil marke you presently!'

They do what they please,they never die unless they choose, begar!

The moths, begar! Are not quite yet all dead!"