"On the main road to Folkestone," said the diplomatic Bolt.
"Main road to Folkestone is half-way to the Continent," said Tuppy explosively, "chuck it in the fire!"
"He said he'll allow you £500 for upkeep, m'lord."
"Eh."
Tuppy stopped in his stride.
"Five hundred," he hesitated, "that's a lot of money—there'll be some shootin'."
"Certain to be, m'lord."
"An' people?"
"Yes, m'lord."
Tuppy shook his head doubtingly.