Duncan pulled out her chair at the far right side of the long wooded table.  Duncan sat next to her at the head of it, and watched as the servants brought the food in silver dishes placing them in front of her and didn't place any in front of their master.  Duncan opened a crystal bottle and poured a deep red liquid into his glass.  Placing it down he picked up another bottle and poured the woman a glass of red wine.  "Who were you running from back in the woods? Duncan's tone was cold as he added, "I will protect you while you are here but I must know what is going on in your life."<br/><br/>Duncan sat still and waited for the woman to respond.<br/><br/>