26/49 Captain Plum this is His Majesty's officer, Arbor Croche!" The two men advanced and shook hands. Nathaniel stood half a head above the sheriff, who, like his master, the king, was short and of massive build, though a much younger man. He was a dark lowering hulk of a creature, with black eyes, black hair, and a hand-clasp that showed him possessed of great strength. I have invited him to stay over to see the whipping. By the way--" he shot a suggestive look at the Officer. |