Night Watch 24. Night WatchArthur went to bed early that night, completely worn out by his long stint of sentry duty, for he had insisted on doing his bit in protecting the Valley of the Dragons. Within seconds of rolling himself into a comfortable position among the rocks that formed his bed he ...
An Official Enquiry 14. An Official Enquiry Sir James was still smiling at the memory of de Charillon’s astounded face when Janice showed the Chief Constable and another soberly-suited gentleman into the office. Relieved at her employer’s relaxed and cheerful demeanour, sh...
Arthur to the Rescue 26. Arthur to the Rescue “Where’s Lewis, Neil?” Shona demanded, looking round the corrie. “You were talking to him just a minute ago.” Neil glanced at Clara and looked uncomfortable. “He’s gone to get help, Shona,” he said. “He’ll be back soon. Just ha...
Bad News 13. Bad NewsKitor fluttered his wings anxiously as the car turned into the driveway of Craiglaw House.“Hi, Kitor,” Neil said with a smile as the crow landed on his shoulder as he got out of the car. “You found your way alright, then!”“We got here ages ago!” Kitor said, digging his claws ...
The Pickpocket 20. The Pickpocket It was mid-afternoon before Dougal had the confidence to leave his flat and that was only because the stones gave him courage. Had the choice been his, he wouldn’t have gone out at all, but the uniform he planned to wear that night for the dress rehearsal of the ...
The Plague People 24. The Plague PeopleUnderneath the theatre, in the lanes and alleys of the Underground City, the Plague People had steadily picked their way free and were now roaming the streets at will. The walls that had held them prisoner had crumbled under the pressure of their desperate a...