Chapter 1 - Michael

 

As soon as Alice entered the Library it struck Lady Rosetta that her extensive search for the right woman, conducted through a variety of agents, was about to be rewarded.

The governess was impressive but by no means pretty; she was tall, straight-backed; dark-haired, with deep brown, almost black, eyes. She might have looked mannish but for a more than ample bosom and a general plumpness and roundness of limb; in short a strong, capable woman who looked the part for which she was auditioning. Above all, she looked to have a strong right arm.

'There are special circumstances here that I need to explain,' said her ladyship when Alice was seated in a chair that looked a little too small for her wide bottom.

Lady Melrose rang for refreshment and cleared her throat.

'You understand my son is eighteen, not the usual age to require a governess.'

'You explained that in your letter Lady Melrose.'

'He is not in need of book learning.'

They were interrupted by a pretty looking maid called Leah who deposited tea things on a table next to her mistress. The maid served both women before curtseying and leaving them to their conversation.

'I'm going to be frank with you Miss Myers. Most mothers would say they hoped their sons would grow up to be just like their fathers. That is the last thing I wish for. My husband Peregrine has turned out to be shamelessly immoral and licentious. He has abandoned all responsibility for his son and I know now that he has frequented flagellation brothels and gaming houses and lived a secret life of debauchery for much of our married life.'

Rosetta paused. The picture she had painted was near enough to the truth.

Alice Myers looked about to offer sympathy but Lady Melrose swept any such effort aside with a wave of her hand.

'So you will understand why I do not want Michael to follow in his father's footsteps. I am taking measures to make certain that he grows up to respect all women whatever their station in society- which is where you come in Miss Myers if I decide to appoint you.'

'I understand Lady Melrose.'

'Are you daunted by taking on the discipline of an eighteen year old- indeed a virile young man?'

'Not in the least.'

'Are you strict enough? Are you a martinet?'

'I believe I am. I brook no opposition.'

'If you are appointed to the position you will have complete authority. He will be housed in the wing I have allocated along with yourself and your own two servants. He will not join me for meals nor any kind of social intercourse until I am satisfied he knows how to conduct himself.'

'I see.'

'May I ask about your methods Miss Myers? How will you stamp your authority on my son? I am not particularly proud of his present demeanour. He is idle and can seem off-hand, even insubordinate.'

'I will punish him if he deserves it,' said Alice.

'He is not too old for corporal punishment.'

'Indeed not Lady Melrose. I will chastise him severely if he does not show me respect. I have the necessary implements if a spanking is insufficient.'

'Good. The cane? The birch?'

'Both of those and other methods too. Rest assured I will achieve the result you desire. Although he is a young gentleman he will bow to my authority which I gain from you.'

'If you need to restrain him the footman George will assist. I have selected him as one of your servants because of his size and strength. You may need to be quite brutal particularly at the beginning. Do whatever is necessary.'

'We will teach him it is not weak or effeminate to be sensitive and refined.'

'Precisely. I often wish I had been blessed with a daughter.'

'He can learn the feminine virtues despite being born a boy.'

'I am happy to offer you the position Miss Myers. Your last remark has decided me.'

'As well as corporal punishment I believe in the good effects of cold baths and plenty of exercise. May I ask a question about Michael?'

'You may.'

'Does he show signs of being sexually precocious?'

'You are very perceptive. That is another concern I have.'

'Is it likely that he masturbates?'

'That is my fear.'

'Does he suffer with acne?'

'He does have some spots.'

'It is one symptom of spermatorrhoea or male nocturnal emissions.'

'Aren't males disgusting creatures Miss Myers? When I think of Lord Melrose and some of his habits...'

'All of them have these tendencies. Self-pollution is about the worst and can lead to insanity. I will see he becomes clean in body, in his thoughts and in his deeds. May I ask another question Lady Melrose?'

'Of course.'

'Is Michael circumcised?'

'No.'

'May I have your permission to have his foreskin removed?'

'I said you have full authority to make any decision you please.'

'So other body modifications are possible?'

'Anything.'

'Thank you. Circumcision can reduce masturbation. It should be done without anaesthetic because the pain will have a salutary effect.'

'You show a good understanding of the male sex. I feel I have made an excellent choice. I'll ring for George who can show you to your rooms. Your maid Hettie is a hard working girl who will look after all your personal needs. If you have any complaints about either of your servants please let me know.'

'Do I have full authority over them Lady Melrose?'

'Use them as you see fit within the confines of your part of the house. Punish them yourself if they fail you in any respect.'

 

Alice waited until early the next day before becoming acquainted with Michael with the servants George and Hettie in attendance.

When the three of them entered Michael's bedroom he did not stir from his slumbers even when Hettie positioned the hip bath on the rug and carried in towels and Alice set up her enema equipment close to his bed.

She propped her rattan cane against the fireplace.

Hettie brought a large jug of warm water up from the kitchen and filled the hip bath. Alice gave orders at normal volume but the young man showed no sign of waking.

When everything was prepared, Alice pulled back Michael's bedclothes and shook him vigorously. He was lying on his back in his nightshirt with thighs and legs bare and, just above, obvious signs of tumescence under the material caused Alice to frown disapprovingly.

'Get up young man! We cannot have you festering in your bed at this late hour thinking lewd thoughts. Your new regime starts this morning.'

Michael grunted and turned over cursing under his breath.

George stepped forward ready to assist but Alice held him back.

Alice abruptly removed his covers completely and dragged his nightshirt over his head before he could fight her off.

It was immediately obvious to the governess that Michael was a handsome young man with a fine body. She was secretly excited to see tight muscular male buttocks again- so different from a female derrière- and his impressive male member. She felt a keen desire to introduce Michael's no doubt virgin buttocks to the cane or birch immediately. Now he was torn between trying to retrieve his nightshirt (engaged in a tug of war with his governess) and covering his genital area.

The boy had long dark locks and skin as white and delicate as a girl's and Alice knew he resembled Peregrine from seeing Lord Melrose's portrait- the same full and sensuous mouth- though his pretty features were now distorted by his rage at being stripped naked.

'You cunt...you whore,' he screamed at Alice.

She slapped him hard across his face causing the boy to retaliate by launching a wild attack, arms flailing, but George intervened quickly to restrain him.

Under Alice's directions George brought Michael over to the bath and made him kneel on the rug next to it. By twisted his arms up his back George held him firmly while Alice used the bar of carbolic soap to make lather before proceeding to wash out his mouth so roughly that he coughed and choked.

Alice then ducked his head under the water and held him there for some minutes.

'I won't tolerate foul language,' said Alice when she finally let him up. 'I expect a young gentleman to show exemplary manners. Do you understand me?'

When Michael finished gasping and spluttering he nodded sulkily. The fact that George still held him in a painful arm lock no doubt contributed to his change of attitude.

George made him stand up and present himself properly for Alice's inspection, remaining directly behind him keeping his arms pinned. Alice noticed Hettie was looking at her young master's naked body with considerable interest, her sweet face quite flushed, her bosom heaving; wide eyes held by the sight of his manhood. As a young maid she could never have expected to see her master so humiliated. For his part, Michael's eyes were averted though he maintained his angry expression.

Alice came very close and used her forefinger to raise his chin, obliging him to look her in the eye.

'I'm Miss Myers, your new governess,' she said. 'You will address me as Miss Alice whenever you speak to me. Although they are servants you will refer to them as Miss Hettie and Mr George which may help you learn humility. Is that clear?'

When he didn't answer, Alice pulled his hair and forced him to bow. As she let go she slapped him hard across the face with her full force.

'Do I need to punish you so early in our acquaintance Michael? My cane is over there. I had hoped we might establish a good understanding.'

'Yes...Miss Alice,' he said in a hoarse whisper.

'It is clear?'

'Yes Miss Alice.'

'Good boy. That's better.'

The side of his face where she'd struck him was bright red and his ear purple at the tip.

'Turn round,' she ordered.

Alice ran her hands over his broad back and down his firm buttocks. Parting his cheeks she shoved her finger into his anus.

'Have you had enema before?'

'No Miss Alice.'

'We need to clean this passage. You've got some spots on your shoulders. You need to wash more regularly. Turn to face me again.'

The governess stroked his muscular chest lightly, gently pulling the black hairs that encircled his rather prominent pink nipples.

'I want him hairless,' she announced. 'Hettie, you can shave him after we've attended to his toilet. Smooth as a girl, mind.'

'Yes Miss Alice,' said the girl reddening once again.

'Everywhere,' Alice said, 'including here.' She lifted his cock to let Hettie see his bulging scrotum. 'Shave his balls.'

She was amused to see the look of amazement on the comely maid's face that a governess should use such a word.

The skin of Michael's penis was very white and purple veins showed up clearly. His foreskin was long enough to almost cover his glans, coming to a fleshy point shaped like a teat. Alice pulled back the foreskin and exposed the purple head then she took his shaft between finger and thumb and masturbated him.

When his cock stiffened, she took her hand away.