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"I did I took , not that I know correct prisoner acquisition etiquette" She bent over to scratch Footnote’s head "What does one do with prisoners?"

"Torture," said Percy with confidence

"Yes, but what kind of torture?" Footnote lifted his chin coly so she scratched his neck

Percy, true to his nature, had a ready answer to that Same answer he always had "I must have a book here somewhere on the subject Excruciation, maybe Would you like me to look?" He see the course of the attack

"Oh, no thank you, Percy What a nice gesture But I think I can co vile on my own" Footnote wandered over to Primrose to acquire a new set of scratches

"Torture?" Prihtful "Cold tea?"

"German poetry" Percy reached to a shelf and offered up an unpleasantly fat leather-bound volu as German poetry?"

Primrose nodded seriously "Yes Save yourself"

Percy, in silent agreeardless, it’s safe to come out now, if you care to"

THREE

In Which Geret around to the Ger Soland Croquet, Lawn Tennis, and Airborne Polo Club Annual Fiscal Reserves Ball below, had reported the invasion to the authorities Shortly before dawn, the constabulary hailed the with a member of BUR, which meant supernaturals were involved These authorities demanded they hand over their prisoners The Spotted Custard, a law-abiding ship, floated down and allowed the silvers to board

"It’s not fair really" Rue crossed her ar to be as fierce as her unfortunately friendly visage would allow "They’re my prisoners What business is it of yours?"

The bobby was not inti not to s writ of so variety and explained that theseby various clubs, libraries, hive houses, and ministries of record all over London Apparently, they were part of so, or what have you, which made Rue even more certain that they were after Quesnel’s fancy tank

"Besides, miss, even if they did board your ship without permission, you can’t siible"