Mellisande unties Faridah's ankles, but not her wrists, which at least now will permit the princess to stand.  She does the same thing for Miriam...and a good thing, too, because the chain is swiftly raised until standing almost on tiptoe is the only way to keep from grinding down on it.<br/><br/><strong>"I think we'll keep you like this for a while.  Both of you.  No point in letting you cramp up."</strong><br/><br/>Mellisande gives the chain another tweak, then wraps the clamp chains around one finger and causes the clamps on both her prisoners to jiggle.<br/><br/><strong>"Does that hurt, pet?"</strong>