The Eagle of the Ninth

Why does Marcus grant Esca his freedom in Chapter 10?

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Marcus grants Esca his freedom because he realizes that he cannot ask Esca to go on a life-threatening journey without his free will. He also realizes that he should have emancipated Esca long ago, as he sees him as a friend rather than a slave.