Jean clenched his jaw and balled his fists. Quickly, he assumed a businesslike posture. He spoke to the servant behind him, "Get me two bags of gold quickly."
The servant hurried to bring out the bag. Jean grabbed one. Then he walked over to where Noel knelt and dropped the bag in his hands.
Noel looked slightly confused. He could not understand what was going on.
Jean explained, "That is for the public disgrace meted out on you by your mistress. I set you free. You will no longer be her slave."
A wide smile rose on Noel's face. He gazed at Darian who nodded slightly. Noel bowed till his head touched the floor. "Thank you so much, Young Master Jean."
Jean cleared his throat and raised his voice so that everyone around could hear him clearly. "No need to thank me. I am only carrying ou
