Antonnia, Danielle said in a low-voiced command, Please lift Christines veil at he back.
Yes, Mistress, her slave girl whispered and slipped from the outer side and around to stand between Christine and me.
Christine made a half-turn, partially presenting her back and Antonnia moved closer, then slowly lifted the veils. For the first time I saw the long, dangling, white silken rope that hung down her back from its mount on the rear of her head and my knees went a little weak, much to my disgust, when I stared for a moment at it and the heavy golden lock securing it. I finally found my voice while the guests crowded closer.
Christine, I present this bell and fasten it to you with love. It will act as physical proof of my Ownership of you and the sound of it shall publicly declare
