In the other room, Mellisande is cheerfully inspecting a length of chain that runs between two pulleys, dropping to a little below knee height at one point.  She points to the mid-point of the chain.<br/><br/><strong>"Stand her here.  Now, pet, since you're new, I shall explain what's going to happen.  Our disobedient little bitch puppy will have her hands bound behind her back.  Then ropes will be wrapped around her breasts and run over the hook above her head.  If she loses her balance or slips, that will keep her from falling.  Then I shall take up the slack on the chain, pulling it into her naughty little slit.  The effect will be most entertaining."</strong><br/><br/>Miriam whimpers.<br/><br/><strong>"Silence, wretch!  You knew the rules.  Before you please your new friend, you will be punished for your lapse."</strong>