Ann still held her out to him, "I am not a Lady. I too am a servant of the house. What you say is kept in confidence. Take the leap. We all serve here even his Lordship. You have no one to fear... All I ask is that you try. That you have done. You have spoken your mind. It is a start. It not easy to unlearn what has been beat into you. You will learn new things. Now relax...take a few breaths... sleep.  I will return with your supper." Ann take her hand and strokes his cheek. "You have done well Dear."