Again, to his credit - and thanks to many, many years of practice at hiding his emotions, both 'inside' and 'out' - his reaction is minimal.

"Well," he says (once he trusts his voice to not betray what he is feeling) and shakes his head. "You will never wear a collar like that again, ever. You are free."

And if anyone disagrees who might walk through the Front Door in search of her, they will be met with a very angry Skellig with a grudge.