You can let ithang from your shoulder if you like."John led the way and the two women escorted me to the motor home. Thedoor was opened and I was help...d to climb up into the passenger seat.While John was going around to get in the other side, they said theirgood byes to me through the open window."So long, Joanie. We're counting on you. You should enjoy keeping housein a motor home. Be sure to send postcards to tell us how you're doing."I watched while they stood waving as the vehicle pulled. I don’t want your money despite what my lawyer tells me. We’ll split the savings and retirement stuff. I’ll sell the house and you’ll get half of the net. I’m not trying to cheat you.’ She said this like it was rehearsed. It was still mass confusion in my mind. I sat there for a while, looking down and the still folded papers and then up at Molly. I was obviously in shock and yet I knew what was happening. ‘What are you going to live on, Molly? You know what I earn … that won’t support two. "I shrugged. "Magistrates rule with the King's laws. If the King says you are free, you are free."She laughed sarcastically. "Let me guess, ya's the King! Rescued the little slave girlie, us'ta be a princess herself! We'll live happily ever after!" She looked at me and shook out of her new tunic, standing nude in front of me. "Look at me close, Mister! I'm no princess! Never was!" Her body was covered with bruises, some older than others. Many of the bruises were in personal places."Junior. ’ She smiled at me but I knew what she was saying was true. ‘I now have you to protect me from the bad guys.’ She really seemed happy, so I let it go. We said our goodbyes to everyone and left for our trip. We had reservations for the night at a luxury motel and would be leaving for the cruise in the morning. Just a little about the cruise. It was great! We gambled on the ship, had fantastic food three times a day and went to the lounge every evening. There was entertainment each night and we.