And the second his right shoulderblade was revealed, there it was: the McDuck bloodline mark. It glowed an angry red on his shoulder as if it had been branded there only moments before. It was another reason why McDucks were regarded even among slaves with contempt since most bloodline marks weren't that obviously magical. To still have such clear magical signs meant that Scrooge's ancestors must have really displeased the De Spells.

Scrooge started to raise his hands to rub at his now-freed neck, the shortened feathers unused to being exposed. However, a quick glance at Poe, and he hastily lowered them again, waiting for the inevitable inspection.