“That’s all I can find,” he said. “But why——”
“Warthog’s been sacked,” said Audrey with blazing eyes. “That’s why.”
“The devil he has,” said Christopher. “What about me?”
“What about Sundial?” said Audrey. “The village has lost its shepherd—its only friend.”
“It’s still got its Queen,” said John. “I can see that.”
Audrey stamped her foot.
“Don’t laugh,” she said. “I’m in earnest. I’m going to write to the brute.”
“Audrey, I beg you——”
“Show me the house,” said Audrey. “As soon as I’ve seen it, I’m going straight back to write.”
Christopher took out a key and unfastened the padlock.