(Sorry have not been to the site. I just saw your reply tonight. I hope you had a good summer)<br/><br/>Song saw the man being manhandled harshly and watched as the young man's mistress followed the guards. A week passed that the young man was brought to the upper deck in chains. His mistress and the young dancer exchange items as the ship pulls into port. The elder woman looked pleased. "Pet this is your new mistress. Obey her." The mistress gives Song a leash and key to his bonds. "I suggest you keep him chained."<br/>Song takes the leash as the elder woman walks away into the upper deck. She can tell that the pet she had just purchased has been severely mistreated and once the woman leaves she calls for a cabin boy. "Bring fresh water and platter of food. How long will the ship be in port?" The cabin boy bows to her and replies, "Till high tide at 6 bells Miss. " Song nods approvingly. "Thank you."<br/><br/>The cabin boys returns with a large pitcher of water and large platter of fish, bread, fruit and pastries. The dancer has the cabin boy place food on the table. "I want your word that you will not run. Come sit and eat. I will tend to your wounds."<br/><br/>Song pour water into a large pewter mug and hands it to him, "What is the name you were born with?"