If something happens to the master the servants will get his share too.
More German Proverbs:
She is fond of him--on the side where the pocket hangs.German
Dogs that bark much don't bite.
German
Free man, free goods.
German
Watching women is labour in vain.
German
He who sleeps along keeps long cold, two soon warm each other.
German
Woo the widow whilst she is in weeds.
German