Shyly, after a pause: ‘I told you that I would repay you. You did so much to help me in the palace. And…’ Erasmus hesitated, looking over at Torveld. When Torveld nodded that he should speak, he lifted his chin, uncharacteristically. ‘And I didn’t like the Regent. He burnt my leg.’ Torveld gave him a proud look, and Erasmus flushed and made obeisance again with perfect form.
HI ERASMUS!!!!! I've missed you.
