What is the relationship between Damane and sul'dam in 'The Great Hunt'?

Sul'dam are essentially trainers and the leash-holders of the damane. Damane are used as weapons and treated like pets, and are trained to accept and even agree with this treatment. The relationship can be a mutually affectionate one, and most damane look upon sul'dam as their masters and protectors. It must be noted that the sul'dam are very good at what they do and can even reduce former Aes Sedai to this state.