Chapter 28

　　His expression didn't change. He was silent for a few long seconds. 　　"I gave her permission to do so." He turned away from Sally, dismissing her effectively. 　　"Oh, please, your highness, please! The mistress is going to kill her! She's whipping her b-badly and her back is a-all bloodied up! Please, your highness, she's going to die, please!" She wept bitterly. 　　The king turned to face her. Saying nothing, he just stared at her. 　　Sally straightened her legs and laid down on the floor, she stretched her arms out rubbing them together in a gesture of plea. She cried uncontrollably as she repeatedly, "Please, please, please...." 　　The sight was heartbreaking for Baski and for the first time today, tears filled her eyes. 　　She lowered her knees to the ground beside Sally, her head lowered. "Please, my king." She whispered. 　　Silence. 　　"Why would I want to do that, Baski?" He groaned, his face expressionless. But fire banked in his eyes. 　　Baski could think of a few reasons,