Is it as safe as everyone thinks to discuss rumours in the hearing of Molly, the serving wench? Is she really a mute simpleton, or is she in league (or more) with the dashing pirate captain? Or what?
In the Middle Ages, most young men could get sex. Michael, however, as the hangman's son and apprentice, was the exception. It was a lonely job. CAUTION. This is a truly violent tale.