Turn the law to your advantage.

First you must flatter and puff up your master.

• Overt flattery has its limits, it's too direct and obvious.
• Discrete flattery is mush more powerful.

If you are more talented than your master, then make it seem that you need his expertise.

Commit harmless mistakes that will not hurt you in the long run but will give you the chance to ask for his help.  

Masters admire such requests.