The mage smiled at him in his silence. He was a cherished pet; for Malora educated him. "James, tomorrow you will be introduced to new everything. I will start slowly. Tonight you practice saying Kate and the only person you bow to is my father. He knows exactly what you've been through. He was born a slave and was champion in the pit fights. He was the legendary "Zadicrus the Strong". His master, my grandfather, freed Papa upon my Gran-papa's deathbed, and made him Lord of Wildwood Shire. Papa is a fair and just man to his retainers and soldiers."<br/><br/>Kate brought over to him heated beef broth, with small bits of vegetables and small pieces stag meat in a mug;  herbal tea warmed with honey and little lemon juice in another mug. Kate pulled the covers exposing his chest. "This is for you, James please eat and drink. Both are warm and will not burn your mouth." The mage gave him mint leave after ate. "This will settle your tummy. Suck on it. It makes delicious tea and peppermint candy. If you are up to it, I will take you to the best candy shop in the kingdom and get you new clothes. There are fresh clothes in your room. You may have in the room across from mine. Should you need me, just knock on my door. Would you like to have a key to your room?"<br/><br/>As he ate, Kate cleaned the deep wounds with witchhazle and cotton ball from the hall linen closet. "I will bandage these once you bathe. You will be pampered tonight. James, you are no shape to work. I want you to rest and heal. Tomorrow is a fresh start on a new life." Once he finished eating, she held out both arms." Please let me take your dishes and follow me.  The mage dropped the dishes on the kitchen counter. The washroom and privy are down this way."<br/><br/>Kate led him to a private bathroom with a seven foot door. A claw-footed tub was over 10 foot long and three foot wide; with ceramic hot and cold knobs. The privy was closed in and the sink was made of marble with brass fixtures. Over the sink was a facet and hot and cold ceramic knobs. "I will give you privacy and fill the tub. I will be back to bathe you. Tomorrow, after breakfast, I will trim your hair and beard."<br/><br/>The mage set out toiletries, wash cloths, Egyptian cotton towels and bathrobe, and various bandages and vials, herbal shampoo, and red, yellow, and green translucent soaps. Kate left him alone for 10 min. while she turned down the down-filled bed spread with blue satin sheets; set out several warm blankets; a flannel night shirt, and clean under clothes.<br/><br/>Kate walked to the bathroom and knocked softly on the door. "James, may I come in?"