Good night your Majesty.’ Daedalus bowed again and left.Two days later, true to his word, a box was waiting for me when I returned to my chamber aft...r leaving my bull. It was wrapped in a fine woollen cloth secured with a wax seal. When my attendants had left me I hurriedly broke the seal and unwrapped the cloth to find an long, elegant box made of oak and on its lid, inlaid with turtle shell, was an image of my bull. I opened the lid to find an exquisite masterpiece in ivory – a perfect. .....from my town, thought I could get a ride." She bither lip as her wrist was still held above her now bowed head. "A ride lass?" The captain mused. "We are but pirates lass, not a cruiseship, you are in some very real danger. Besides, what could you offer us inpayment for a ride, you have no gold to speak of." Her answer shocked the ruthless bunch as she spoke softly "My body. I'llgive you my body, you and your crew. Whatever you want to do to me, or haveme do, I'll do it. If I could just. He was waiting, sipping a tall gin and tonic when she arrived."Well, good afternoon, princess! You look as beautiful as ever." he said, kissing her briefly on the cheek. "Have a drink, what'll it be? Same?"He could sense that once again she was nervous, but he decided to wait for her to say something. She had told him that there was something she wanted to discuss with him and so he thought it was best not to rush her. Let her have a few drinks, he thought to himself. They always make me more. The spotlight was always on Brother Larry, whereas Sarah was always in the shadows. I suspected he liked it that way.Another realization that struck me was that Sarah was an extremely attractive woman. She did her best to hide it. She wore no makeup or jewelry. She did little to fix up her hair. She wore extremely high necklines, not daring to show cleavage. Her skirts and dresses never ventured above her knees. Yet, somehow, she exuded a quiet, innocent allure.Her loose-fitting clothes could.