Kate could feel his breath was easy and he purred softly in his sleep. She left him to dream and stayed with him for a few hours. There was a soft knock on the door. Kate mutter as she did not want her charge to be awaken.  The mage cracked open the door, "Yes."<br/><br/>It was the captain, "Kate we are going to be in port early in the morning. Is there anything I get you and the young man."<br/><br/>Kate spoke in a whisper, "Yes, I need a few things. I will have a list for you and if possible I need ice. I will need cold weather clothes for my gift before we get home. I need to have a crate full of large chickens and geese would be better. It seems my aunt has given me a full grown panther Sir. No need to worry...his very sick and will not harm anyone. Captain, don't tell the men. He is very upset that anyone fears him. I need to get back before he wakes up. Thank you."<br/><br/>Kate quietly shut the door and slowly returned to the bed and held Rhyas.  She felt him whimper as the dream was fading. Kate quickly brought him back the water he was playing in. Kate made a long list of items most books, parchment and lots of herbs. She added opium and set out a large container and bag for the captain. Kate feared her charge could be addicted to the poppy. He was in so much pain and they were only half way to Wildwood Shire port.<br/><br/>Kate was hoping the young man's fever would break and they both could get some air. The best she could do for now was to make him comfortable. He turned in to a small panther cub when food was set out.  After nightfall, Cookie had roasted a whole goose and had a platter of fish, fresh vegetable and warm bread with melted butter. Kate whispered to the young man, "Rhays, take your full grown form, I have hot food for you."