And what form do these take?' 'Really, I hardly think--' Lymond began acidly, but the captain interrupted him. 'Your pardon, sir. But with the safety of my troops to consider …' 'Really, it will hardly affect your troops,' said Lymond. 'The lady unhappily suffers fits of extreme violence, during which she struggles, screams and attempts to throw off all her clothes. Now, will you kindly arrange for us to enter?' Five minutes later, they were all three inside.
In this excerpt from Pawn in Frankincense, a tense exchange occurs between Lymond and a captain. Lymond questions the necessity of restrictions given the lady's condition, describing her violent fits where she struggles and screams, indicating her distress. The captain, concerned for the safety of his troops, initially hesitates but is finally persuaded to grant entry.
Later, they manage to enter the location despite the earlier concerns. The dialogue highlights the...
