He was used to these early starts from the previous digs, knowing that it was a good idea to get as much as possible done before the heat of the day set in. He’d passed a fitful night, his sleep interrupted by howls echoing around the hills; howls that seemed to descend into maniacal laughter, demonstrating only too well why the creatures making the noise were sometimes referred to as ‘laughing’ hyenas. Consequently, this morning he was heavy-eyed and not all that alert. As he took his seat at the table, Archie dutifully placed a bowl in front of him and he stared at the lumpy grey sludge that filled it. He looked hopefully at Coates, who was sitting beside him. ‘I’m not sure what it is either,’ said the valet. ‘Mr McCloud claims it’s porridge but it’s not like any I’ve ever seen.’ ‘As long as there’s no bat in it, I’ll eat it,’ said Alec. ‘The very idea!’ growled Archie. ‘That’s just good wholesome porridge oats with a dash of milk and, of course, my own special ingredient.’ ‘Demerara sugar?’ suggested Doc Hopper hopefully.
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