? Knight-Commander Cernan hesitated before saying, "Excellency, theRangers can travel much faster than we can. If the orcs are still inthe area near A...urga, they could prove invaluable as scouts for theRoyal Guard. Their bows would greatly supplement the archers Sir Marcanhas at his disposal as well." ? Elyssa gave the knight a grateful smile, but the Baron merely shook hishead. ? "No, I forbid it," he said. ? "Why?" Elyssa demanded. "Because you don't think we can be of use orbecause Enara is. This man will be known tobe a veteran detective, but, I will devise a cover investigation storyto hopefully, deflect attention from Pat and my fourth copper will alsobe a strong arm man, but less known, to cover everyone's back." Taken aback, Pamela stammered, "Do you think that this investigation isthat dangerous?" "More than you might appreciate, Special Agent," replied Mike. "You areasking us to go for the wallet. No one like's their livelihood messedwith." Gathering herself and trying. ”Before I could say anything, Jack ushered in the said maid Milly, who was carrying a valise and a thick foolscap envelope clutched in one hand, and automatically curtsied to us all.Behind her, Jack held up another suitcase, asking “where should we put these, dear? They are clothes, for ... Miss la Mare here.” He grinned uncertainly, then he directed a wink at me.“Miss la Mare, Miss Marcia la Mare?” Hettie looked straight at Mary, “but you don’t look old enough, dear.”“She is an excellent,. What's this?" Picking out a small card out of the pile she gave it a wry look as she checked the front and back. -Green is the way to go- was all that was written on it along with the etching of a smirking face like some kind of Bond villain. "Figured I'd get junk mail in here, I wonder if I can sue the firm for letting this crap get in..."Suddenly she felt woozy, her eyes getting heavy as she slouched forward. Looking back at the card she noticed an odd powder on its surface, covering her.