Life was good. In fact, most weekends from June Jenni was sailing in one or other of the barges, often from Maldon, but sometimes from Mistley, Harwic... or Ipswich, occasionally from London, but rapidly gaining experience and confidence.It was in June we got news about Jenni's abductors; her stepfather had been remanded for psychiatric assessment; his accomplice had agreed to plead guilty and was in HMP Whitemoor in the Fens. I had a twinge of anxiety about the news, but dismissed it.Also in. “We know from our teachings that Venus used to wander the earth among us. That hasn’t happened in over 2500 years. She, and the other ancient gods, are trapped on Mount Olympus, unable to manifest in our world.”This was all news to Livia and Eric. “How did this happen?” asked Livia.“At first, they got complacent. They took for granted that there would always be worshipers, giving them power. They did not see the need to walk around amongst the mortals, renewing their faith.“Suddenly, Emperor. "Every woman knows how to cut thongs," she said."That is great. I need two of the bear skins cut into thongs please. I need them for Cowta to make more hobbles from," I said."What are hobbles?"Instead of trying to explain I rummaged around and found the other pair I had. Of course I had to tell her what they were for after that. She caught on, but she asked how Cowta was going to make hobbles out of rawhide thongs. Five more minutes of a plaiting lesson and Taachachi was satisfied. She did. “Are you still there?” She laughed, “Yeah, I’m still here. And yes I do understand.” I could hear her laugh again. Then I heard her talking to Randy, “No Randy, I have strict instructions to give you NO information about Cynthia’s personal life. (pause) I SAID NO!” Anita laughed into the phone and said to me, “He is on the way back to your office. Watch out he looks pissed.” I laughed back at her, “Hey, do me a favor and call Bob on his cell and let him know that the cat is out of the bag with.