Kate placed her arm around his shoulder. "It  is alright, Trillen, I am pleased you can speak your mind. You may speak freely and will not be harmed while with me.  Your common is good you speak the language well. Can you read and write too?I do travel a few times a year. I attend the mage university here in Seville and my home in Wildwood Shire. You said you just arrived here as a gift for  King Atrius. The King is my godfather. Who was your  former master?"