I bit his hand and ran but he grabbed me at my waist and we both tumbled on the floor.
I remembered the knife that I used to carry all the time.. I left it at the bathroom when I was having a bath. Just when I thought he was going to rape me, he stood up and pulled me up as well. He covered me once again and removed the dirt that I got from the floor.
Karl: You are out of your mind. Why did you attacked me like that? I could have you detained!
Me: Oh really? You dragged me here and forced me to on the floor! I could press charges on you for harassment, kidnapping, battery and attempted rape!
Karl: Woooahh.. woaahh.. Easy on your accusations. We fell on the floor! The reason why I brought you here was to protect your honor and dignity. I told you to cover up but you refused to listen to me. I heard those sleazy group of young men making a bet on you. They were discussing who amongst them could take you to bed this evening and the lucky one will take all the money.
I felt a bit humiliated on what he told me. He was just looking after me all that time..
Me: Just mind your own business.. I can take care of myself..
Karl: I wasn't raised like that. I was raised as an only boy in the family with 6 younger sisters. I grew up protecting them as well as my mother and it is second nature to me to respect every woman that I see. But if you insist on dressing up like that, then you are on your own and goodluck with those guys betting on you.
Karl walked away.. I needed him and his connections in London.. I knew that I must keep him under my thumb so I played nice..
"Forgive me for insulting and accusing you. You were right and noble all this time. If it is alright with you, please accompany me and my brother on our entire voyage in the sea. " I said while pressing his hand.