Liza leaned to him,"Ya not go blabbin' ya was a slave. No harm done with us. I am sure there is a good explanation Katie has a slave. They are illegal in this town."<br/><br/>Cheri had a look of surprise on her face,"Katie you of all people have a slave. Does your father know?"<br/><br/>Horen opened a can of worms. "What I am going to tell you stays here. Papa is still in Seville so legally his still a slave. I do not treat him as such. He will be free once Papa draws up papers for the magistrate. I did not buy him if that is what you think. Not a word to anyone. Papa is due back in three days. "