Steal the ring.

I may have been humiliated beyond belief, but my hands are still as quick as they ever where. In a motion too swift for the eye to follow I have the ring off my finger and onto my own.

She freezes.

"Give that back, ****," she manages. "I am a mighty witch, and I will..."

"Shut up."

Her mouth snaps closed. The sailors, and the crowd gathered at the landward end of the gangplank, watch it puzzlement. This isn't what's supposed to be happening.

I smile. I've figured it out.

"This jewel gives its owner the power to control minds, doesn't it? That's how you were able to make me walk naked across the city."

"No. That's ridiculous."

"Tell the truth."

"Y-yes. It's the secret to my success."

One of the sailors hurries to toss me a blanket. I didn't even have to speak the words aloud - I just willed it and he did it. I wrap it around myself, concealing my shameful nudity from the ogling eyes of the crowd, and grin down at Rinelda, who's beginning to look very nervous as she realises what her mistake could cost her. Her dignity, for a start. I'm not a sadist, but she humiliated me in front of everyone and right now I'm in the mood for ****.