Miriam comes padding back into the chamber, a cunning, catty smile on her face.<br/><br/>"Oh, has the new favorite displeased you, Mistress?"<br/><br/><strong>"Quiet, jealous one!  I wish to hear her suggested self-torment."</strong><br/><br/>"She does not deserve the honor, Mistress!  Not after daring to deceive you!  Please allow me..."<br/><br/><strong>"She will go first, Miriam.  Then you.  And if I do not feel your suggestion is appropriate..."</strong><br/><br/>Miriam kneels and kisses Faridah's instep.  "May I suffer a thousand nights violated on the statue without a single climax if I displease you."