The king placed his massive and heavily ringed hand on Trillen's head. "<br/>Yes my lad you are here by given to Katie to serve as she sees fit. I release you."<br/><br/>He removes the metal collar around his neck. "If I know Katie as would have you a freeman. You Trillan are a citizen of the realm. You are no longer a slave. If anyone captures you, they will have to answer to me. Do you wish to be in the House of Lyons lad?"<br/><br/>Kate wanted to jump up and down and dance around. She nodded emphatically. The mage adored Trillen.