Jack then asked about the bet and Henderson said he had taken the colonel for almost five dollars. "You mean to tell me that a girl's life is worth le...s than five dollars? Commander, what kind of man are you?" It was all Smithson could do to control the rage that was seething inside.Turning to Adams he said, "Admiral, I am formally requesting that this court name Commander John Henderson as a party in this inquiry."Henderson suddenly went white as Admiral Adams, with scarcely a glance at his. " I can't be this." The girl was starting to sob. She scrubbed at her eyesas she tried to regain her composure. "I'm not... I can't..." You are. This is who you are. You should try to accept that. It's not sobad, really. You have your youth and your health. And I don't know if youbothered to notice before, but you're actually quite beautiful." Howardset his jaw. He knew it was coming to this from the beginning. Afterhearing the girl's story, after seeing her reaction, he could almost believe. For the meantime, Elizabeth had been given to Antoine Jacobs. He was one of those who’d had a run in with the Temple, but not with her personally. Those ones, Master Hubber had decided, could wait until they’d proven their loyalty. Though she would never have disagreed with her master’s orders, she was glad that Cooper hadn’t been chosen today. He was a petty and vicious man, which was his right of course, but she’d still prefer to avoid him unless her masters willed otherwise.“I don’t think. ” He eyed me curiously. “As are you, or so I’ve heard.”I blushed. “Not good, no. I don’t consider evaluating people for their skill rather than their ear shape to be particularly progressive. Just practical.”He laughed. “Still. My people appreciate the opportunities you have provided.”“Which reminds me, by the way – we are always looking for more people – soldiers, guards, tailors, cleaners, cooks ... if you hear of anyone with skills looking for work, from here or anywhere else, send them my.