Peel gave him a little assistance and covered the young man with a blanket. "I'm Peel young warrior. Ya do not bow to meh or any servant. I 've lived with the family for many years. Kathryne is a delight and her word is gold. Be prepared lad, your life's going to change for good. You'll hate all the fuss and attention. You're in good hands. My Lady is top of her class. Feel free to come to the stables and chat. Ya'll need no weapons ya won't feel the lash or hear a harsh word. The first few weeks are the hardest. Leave ya anger and fear lad ya a man no more an animal."<br/><br/>Kate awaited Peel to leave before she sat beside her gift. She picked up the basket and removed a sealed jar labeled 'Chicken Soup' and sat it on the floor. Sliced apples were slightly brow in a small bowl.  Kate placed a large square of parchment in her lap. she unwrapped it and placed the contents in her lap. She held a slice inches from his mouth, "I will hand feed you today. Your hands are healing. Mmm... gingerbread. Still warm and easy to chew. Ann is the best cook."<br/><br/>She tasted it first and offered him a slice.<br/><br/>She opened the jar and inhaled, "You will love this. Chicken with dumplings. You can drink this. Will warm you. Careful, it may be hot to you. I am sure she made hot apple cider too. Do you like apple pie? Ann always packs apple pie."