āNo! Iām not going with you!ā He stopped, surprised at my resistance. āYes, you are.ā He didnāt seem upset by my refusal; in fact, he seemed slightly amused that I had any objection to being kidnapped again. āAnd what if I wonāt? Are you going to cut my throat?ā I demanded, forcing the issue. He considered the alternatives and answered calmly. āWhy, no. You donāt look heavy. If ye wonāt walk, I shall pick you up and sling ye over my shoulder. Do ye want me to do that?ā























