The bullywug that had been charging towards An’gari had decided to attack Vennoa instead, and she let loose a flurry of firebolts at it, hoping to k...ll it before it reached her.Most of the firebolts hit nothing but air, but finally one hit it. The bullywug seemed to shrug off the burning, and continued hopping towards Vennoa, baring its mouth and teeth menacingly.Nat suddenly appeared in front of Vennoa, in between the approaching bullywug and her. She raised her longsword and brought it down. Peter Johnson, alias Mr. HectorThrouton, I am arresting you for assault, attempted rape andembezzlement," she began, "you do not have to say anything, but it mayharm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something thatyou later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given inevidence"Tumbril said nothing and he was led away by the two police officers. Inthe meantime Jules had retrieved my blouse and skirt and was helping medress."It's likely that there will be further. It had two large bore shells in it that hadn’t been fired. Built to punch through the rubbery skin of a Tripod builder, it was as ill suited to this kind of fight as I was. I had been in brawls, nothing as deadly serious as this.“Are you from the Prussian General Staff?” my father sounded more curious than scared. “The Austrian Empire? Panslav?”“Mr. Wells! You insult me!” Mr. Sinclair drawled. “But of course, you wouldn’t recognize good white folks if they walked up and spat in your face, would. The name on the return address is Concubine Parker." Does the envelope list a location?" I asked as I jumped into the water."It doesn't make much sense," Beatrice called through the door. "It says Poseidonat, or at least I think it says that. I've never heard of such a place." I'll hurry the shower," I called back.I jumped into the shower and grabbed the soap. Normally I enjoy luxuriating under a warm shower, but this time I only wanted to scrub away the sweat and semen quickly so I could rush.