Jack fell to the ground, groaning in agony, and the guards gagged him with a coarse cloth, so that all might not be affected by his voice. Leon did not seem anxious to have Jack taken away! It seems his punishment is not over yet!

I saw him whisper in the ear of the inner official, who then announced again in a steady voice. "

"Let William Logan and his father meet!"

William? My heart tightened inexplicably, and I was relieved to see William come in intact. Fortunately Leon had not hurt him!

As Leon was present, in order not to excite his jealousy. I dared not even look up...