The elder man smiled warmly at the battered, very pale, once muscular young man with cat-like eyes. "Fresh out of captivity. Well, you are in good hands, Lad. Kate is the best healer in town and you will be a new man in her care. Jasper, stand on this block platform. "Have you ever been measured before?" This won't hurt a bit. Stand tall as a tree and look at the painting of the landscape."<br/><br/>He removed the tape measure and called in Kate once Jasper was dressed in a snug undershirt, form fitting pants, and white socks. Kate entered and extended her hand to Jasper. "Deep breaths. I will not leave you. Mr. Snead, will briefly touch your body. Hold my hand if you need to. Look at the picture. He is going to measure your head first; then neck. Just hold still and for a few seconds he will place the tape around your neck. After this fist time being tailored, you won't be so scared."<br/><br/>Mr. Snead was fast and gentle as he made notes in his head. He then proceeded to measure his chest, hips, and arms. Kate watched as Jasper reaction as he was measured and did not remove her hand, "Your doing very good. One last measurement. He needs to measure your leg. Deep breaths look ahead one more time."<br/><br/>The balding man measured Jasper from crotch to top of his foot. The he slung the tape measure over his head, "All done. Good lad. You may step down and take a seat. Kate can my Missus get you water or tea."<br/><br/>Kate motioned for Jasper to sit in the chair next to her at a table big enough for four people. "Two warm ciders please."<br/><br/>Mr. Snead left the room and returned with a large book of swatches and soft linen; poets shirt, satin lined, wool, dark blue pants, a brown leather belt with leather buckle, grey wool socks, and three pairs of under clothes. He placed all on the table. "These are everyday clothes, Lad. Do you like the feel of the material?"<br/><br/>Kate released Jasper's hand, then moved the extra under clothes. and made room for the drinks.<br/><br/>Mrs. Snead quickly put the glasses on the table, smiled and nodded to Jasper. She wiped her eye and whispered to Kate, "Poor Cat. Glad he's with you."<br/><br/>Kate nodded, "Thank you. Me too." The red-head clasped the glass, leaned forward, "Jasper you may touch and try on your new clothes."<br/><br/>Mrs. Snead scurried out closing the door. Kate helped Jasper get out of the tight clothes and into the new ones. She was so happy, "So much better. Do you like how they fit?"<br/><br/>Mr. Snead grinned, "Not bad. I picked them a little loose. You'll fill out and can wear them longer. What you think? Young man, there is a mirror in the hall."