Kate helped Jasper clip his sword in place once his belt was on. The mage led him to a grassy practice field not far from the blade smith's shop. She made sure he could draw the sword easily and wield it. Kate stayed back on the cobblestone walk beside the main road and The Boars Tusk Inn. Kate was watching Jasper make a few moves; when her brother and father approached her. Her father stood by her left side, "Katie we have been looking for you. Ann told us you left."<br/>His lordship was dressed in his Kelly green uniform with gold fringed epithets and large gold button on the front. His black,riding boots were highly polished. He looked formidable standing over her at 6'2".<br/>He had his red-brown hair tied back in a black silk ribbon.<br/><br/>Lord Lyons looked around her; he spoke in deep baritone voice, "What are you doing in town alone? You know your not allowed to leave without you brother or myself. Who are you watching?"<br/><br/>Kate shook surprised, "Papa, Johh, I am not alone. I have a my own Protector. You see the young man practicing his sword? It is a long story and the short of it is... is this...Malora sent me one of her ...uh ...pets. He arrived yesterday near death, he is a gift. Jasper came with a note she sent to me...I healed him...he is well trained...I made him my Champion and Protector; because, I know you would approve once you met him. We are in town because he needs ...he needs clothes and things...I cannot allow Malora to have him back...I like him...he has not harmed me or anyone...besides he needs a safe home... you will like him...I am sure."<br/><br/>Lyons blinks his eyes are darker than Kate and frowns, "That's quite a story. You never lie Katheryn Rochelle Lyons. This is a surprise, your aunt giving you a slave without consulting me. She never gives away her ...slaves. "<br/><br/>His Lordship looks at the young man wielding his weapon, "YOU there, sheath your sword and bow before me. I am Kate's father and Lord of the Shire."