we are drawing ever closer to the end and more public pressure is being applied.”

“Perhaps it is for the best,” grumbles Garth.

Townsend shakes his head, “I tend to agree with you. However, we must not jump to harsh conclusions because of fear and frenzy. I will be around for the next couple of days so that I can observe and make a thorough report.”

“What would you have me do in the meantime?” asks Garth.

“Continue as you’ve been doing,” orders Townsend as he turns to leave. “We still have a little time. Nothing will happen before I make my full report to the Sovereign. We will speak again soon.”

Hawksley, listening from the back of the shed, hears those words and suddenly everything makes sense to him. He immediate...

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