In a person edition, they are meant as a sacrifice afterwards on, scarcely escaping with their life. One of Herakles' lesser-recognised feats is heading with Theseus (of Labyrinth and Minotaur fame) to the land of the Amazons.
After all, in most circumstances, goons are clearly carrying out anything to even further the interests of those who use them, even if the overall result of their profession’s existence could be deemed detrimental to humanity as a total.