I turned thirteen today and Da told me he had a surprise for me. Da brought me with him today to the village proper. I was surprised and almost overjoyed when he led to me to the smithy. My joy quickly vanished when what I noticed the very lack of two new blades waiting for me but instead the elder child loving smith standing before me. I tried to get out of the smithy before he saw me but it was too late, Da clamped his hand down on my arm hard before pushing me forth into the smelly man. What happened next I dread to write but I think I must just to get it out of my head and let this book hold it instead. The smith groped me, touched me in places I rarely touch myself save to wash, then pushed me back to my father with the words 'Ten gold for her.' I hope to forget what was done but those words will forever been etched in my mind.
Ten gold for what? For me, but I'm just a child. Does he think me to be his slave? Will I learn to work the forge? I do not know what is in store for me. I feat what kind of deal my father just made. I'll have to remember to ask Mum about this if I can get some time alone with her. Father is ever watchful over her. I think he fears she will run away, but I know she won't because she will not leave me to his wrath.
I asked Father what the smith meant by ten gold and Father told me that I will see soon enough but it was time to get back home and my chores.
