It took some time to get through the Chicago area traffic the next morning, even though I left after nine o'clock. I was hoping the worst of rush hour...would be done with. I shortened the day at Lafayette, Indiana, making the final run to Louisville an easy one. I would arrive at Diane's place around five in the afternoon, hoping she would be home with the children.I had doubts about how I would be received by Diane. Her letter during my stay in hospital was quite pleasant and thankful for my. "I'll be over there." He pointed to anempty table near the wall. There was no one sitting anywhere nearby."Oh and have her bring a beer for me and something for herself." He puta silver dollar on the bar and walked away without waiting for change.Jane came over almost as soon as he sat down. She put two beers on thetable and took a seat across from Milt. "What's the matter?" She askednervously."And good afternoon to you, Jane," Milt answered. He took a quickdrink. "There's nothing wrong,. . YOUR slave! It is possible only by much pain - but if it works, she will be a slave above all others." He grinned. "He is a very lucky man indeed who owns such a creature! Come, there is much to discuss."Guljana was completely immobilized. Her ankle cuffs were fastened to the end of the mono-glove, making her arch her back. Her head was resting on a cushion to protect it and she had been blindfolded. Someone was holding her ponytail very tightly so she could barely move. But she made no sound. "And Rayna," Denae said. "If you take anything from the castle that does not belong to you, you will swing beside your brother. I can assure you of that."Denae took the stunned woman's arm, directed her though the door and closed it behind her. Then she sat at the table and sobbed quietly for the loss of her oldest – and perhaps only – friend.It was well after morning meal when Denae presented herself at her father's study for their daily lessons."Rayna Clain no longer works in the castle," she.