John put the giant spoked wheels back on the palanquin, turning it back into a carriage again, and made the front axle articulated, attaching it in th... middle of the carriage only, and adding a pair of levers and a seat so someone riding on top could sit comfortably and turn the wheels slightly.He was grateful that the thin brass rims didn't weight that much, or he would have been forced to abandon the wheels on the southern trail. They were just enough to prevent the sharp rocks from wearing. No harm will come to you, little one, only pleasure.’ ‘Your Grace…’ She bowed her head and struggled with the ties of her emerald green velvet cloak. One after the other became knotted as she fumbled blindly with her task. ‘Would you like me to help you?’ She nodded, never looking up. He noticed a single tear trickle down her left cheek, now pale, even in the flickering shadow of the fire burning brightly across the room. After laying his coat on a chair he walked over to the young woman and. “yeah. It’s to help you out right? That’s what friends are for. But not tonight, you can do it tomorrow night. Im too tired right now. Goodnight.”“yeah….ok thanks……uhm goodnight….”We both went to our beds and I couldn’t help but smile in the darkness. The next day went buy surprisingly well. We never brought it up all day and passed the day as just two normal guys having a relaxing day. That night however Jacob got up at around 10:00. which is very early for us. And announced he was going to. When they came out, they were wearing halter tops and shorts and I could detect something underneath that looked like a new bikini. Dennis and Valerie were first to arrive and she was also wearing a halter top and shorts with what looked like a bikini underneath. A few moments later Chuck and Margie arrived and like the other ladies, she was also wearing a halter top and shorts over a bikini. I handed everyone their drinks and the ladies began complimenting each other on their outfits. .