"How are we to 'Earn' such freedom" Catherine's suspicion was no doubt well founded, but her arms and legs ached and she knew she'd not be able to stand much longer. She needed a rest and wanted to know what the Captain's price would be for a little sleep.<br/><br/>She smiled reassuringly to Mary; there would be rough seas ahead for both of them, but Catherine was relieved that she'd not be sailing them alone.  "It seems that we have little choice in the matter Captain. Unshackle us and I will pay what you ask."<br/><br/>She held her head up, with what little pride remained in her.<br/><br/><br/>