Sold for Five Silvers

When he made that slut get in my face and call me a ‘LIAR’ in front of the whole world I put on a brave face, but I was utterly humiliated. He then drug me to the Inn by my hair, chained me to the wall, and with a sneer he told me, ‘Welcome home’. Writing a letter, he read it aloud to me.

Dear Valentin,

After these many days I have decided to end our joint ownership of the girl bit. I am quite fond of her and have found our separation to be painful in the extreme. I have taken her back and will be keeping her at home until I can see the sweet loving girl that I once knew. Unfortunately, I may not be able to let her out of the house for some time as it seems she has grown to resent that I sent her away. In the mean time you know where I can be reached as I would like to discuss business with you.

Sincerely,

Agrippa Pontus

He was no longer going to allow me to see Master Valentin! I Panicked! There seemed there was never going to be any end to his cruelty to me. He used that letter to get what he wanted, Master Valentin's attention. What was he up to?

It soon became all to clear what he was up to. Did he not know what he meant to me?! For some reason, after all he had put me through, I still loved him. How could he sell me?! I never meant anything to him! I was handed over to Master Valentin for five pieced of silver. I hate him! Hate him!! Why could he not forgive me for lying to him? Why could he not see that I was loyal to him in my own way?! I suffered through lola’s hatred for him. Could he not see what she put me through?

I grew close to Master Valentin because he is kind to me. At his house I found refuge. Mistress Sephy and Mistress Ronni were always gentle with me. For the first time in many hands I felt like I could breathe without someone constantly pointing out what was wrong with me. To them I am not such a horrid beast. Now I must turn to my new Master. At least he can look at me, talk to me, and touch me. Master Agrippa no longer could. I think I mean something to Master Valentin. He sees something in me that Master Agrippa never could. I find that I can trust my new Master. Surely he will never sell me for coins, right? Right?!