August 1098 ‘God’s Wounds, it’s hot!’ The grizzled soldier removed his leather cap and mopped his brow with a filthy rag. His younger compani...n at the sentry post nodded by way of reply. Below their vantage point in the gatecastle, the city sprawled, baking in the heat, although it lacked an hour to noon. Looking away to the west, where the remains of the army’s siege camp could still be seen, the air shimmered and the distant images danced, as though upon a sea. The two guards moved slowly. Then she gave me a kiss that curled my toes and told me that since she was going to have to go without for three days I'd better come back prepared not to leave the bedroom for a couple of days. I told her to enjoy her visit with Jane and Fred and she drove awayInside the terminal I checked the departure monitors and saw that all flights were listed as on time and I headed for my gate and checked in and then sat back to read the book I'd brought along. Twenty minutes before departure time they. Of course. Well, um, please let me take your jacket….Claudia,’ Jeanette stammered as Claudia gracefully removed her pinstripe blazer and handed it to her humble hostess. ‘I must say Jeanette, you look good enough to eat,’ Claudia said in her velvety seductive voice. She stepped closer and caressed Jeanette’s cheek. ‘I’m sure dinner will be wonderful, but I’m already looking forward to…dessert. Speaking of which, I took the liberty of bringing some wine for us to share. I hope you don’t mind. I. Even Dr. Lipscomb had a slight smile on his face. “We stuck him with the serum, anyway, to make sure he was out for the whole ride, and he ain’t budged since.”“Great job, guys. Great job,” Dr. Lipscomb earnestly praised the group. “Now, a quick question for you guys.” The doctor looked over the group to ensure he had their full attention. “I remember from the tapes none of you were involved with the interrogation of the prisoner underneath the old library. Am I right in believing that was by.