 I came as soon as I could. Did Hindley see which way you came? What if he did? He scarcely needs a reason to torment me. I know. I know how bad it's been for you. Almost two years now. To beat and abuse me. That's all he seems to live for. For that and his bottle. He's been drinking so much. Let him. It doesn't matter. Nothing matters down there. Our life is here. Yes, my lord.