"I doubt he's doin' anythin'... illegal..." Tobias had saved their lives and had given them shelter. He was a bit rough in his manners at times, and she had felt a little intimidated. But he did not strike her as a drunk or a violent man. But still Alice had been forced to trade her freedom for money, and she was his possession now. And no doubt the law backed the whole thing. "But I suppose... She could still live elsewhere, couldn't see? Would the law require her to return? Could they force her?" Suddenly Anne became aware of what she was doing and whom she was talking to and she quickly shook her head. "I'm so sorry ser! I should be workin', not talking about me troubles. Oh I am very rude, ser, and I apologise!"