Jack was not feeling warm and filial sentiments towards his new stepmother. What was she meant to do, deliver me trussed and bound onto the ship?Wouldn’t that be a bit gratuitous? Everyone turned to look at Miles Dorrington, who held up both hands in self-defense. Why would you truss and bind? Surely one would do.You, said Jack’s stepmother, advancing purposefully, are not helping.Miles Dorrington ducked behind his wife.