"To pick apples," said Silas. He smiled meekly at Eve. A chain appeared from his body, grabbed an apple and placed it in Eve's hands. "Sir Ashton did not want to give me any sort of dinner."<br/><br/>He reached for another apple with his chains and bit into it.<br/><br/>-----<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Genoa.</span><br/><br/>"Beautiful." The Doge's face beamed with unbridled joy. "I cannot fathom how much you are worth. Kings and emperors will pay millions for your life!"