UMBRA SUMUS


A Summary


Prologue: The Œneiric Engine

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Westward to the Orient’

March – July 1765

At the Sign of the Cat & Fiddle by Frying Pan Stairs — Mr. Henry Vickers — the Brig Westward — chosen Men — Mr. ‘Ned Keen’ (and his dog, Jacob) — Mr. Michael Wright – Sri Nripendra Rao — Mr. William Ashton — Mr. Jedediah Blunt — Mr. Paul Riverman — Mr. Simon Wightman — Mr. Raze Maxwell — Captain Joseph Linn — sail at dawn — Sir Percy Mainborough breaks his Fast — Mediterranean SeaMaltaLebanon coast — Aarida port — river Nahr El Kabir — the escort and the boats — Bashir Faroush Al Faouf — up river — Abboudiye — to mule — local taxes — barrels — hill banditry — the River OrontesKadesh — the Œneiric Engine — the Plan: the Engine, the Dreamlands, & the Garden of Eden — Sri Rao’s handy assembling — Whitworth & Boulton Engines — Mr Wright’s dissention: a Barrel of Powder — the Stoke of Midnight — the Gate — Campfires in the Dark — a Land of Milk and Honey? — the Lady Guardian — Mr Ashton’s forwardness — a Spark — the antient marching Dead — return to KadeshJanissaries — Sir Percy shoulders the Blame — Mr. Raze Maxwell’s Loyalty (and Wright’s Ropes) — the Bashir looks the other Way — a night Ride — return to the Westward — diplomatic Contacts — Home again (eventually).


Chapter I: The House of Jewels

May 1767

Madame Zelide — The House of Jewels — at Cards in the Library — Col. Edward Wolfe — conviviality in the Parlour — the Honour, Excitement of the Dragoon Life — Col. Edward Mustard — an Observer of the London Scene — Mistress Sabina Headingham — private Rooms upstairs — downstairs the Bagnio — the Misfortune of Miss Opal with a mislaid Pocketbook — Mr. Jedediah Blunt — Fine Art Studies interrupted — the sharing Plague — green-eyed Jealousy — the annexation of the Library — the Battle of the Parlour — military Initiative — Victory — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall — the confidential Removals Service — the sandy Silence — the dying of Birds — the swirling Doom — a Bucket of Water — the Dog-headed men of Ægypt — a brisk Engagement — acceptable Casualties — the mysteriously moving Pocketbook of Mr. Tobias Tasker — the Spoils of War (and nearly a War of Spoils).


From The Publick Informer:

Four dead in fire at Madam Zelide’s famous House of Jewels at Rupert Street. Casualties included a number of Visitors injured in a Panic consequent upon the Outbreak; one FATALITY, and two Servants succumbed to the Flames. Damage to Property restricted to one Floor of the House due to the prompt Actions of Staff, Neighbours and the prompt attendance of the Men and Engine of the Guardian Bull Fire Insurance Company.


Chapter II: Headingham Hall, the First Part

June 1767

Mr Jedediah Blunt — a Voice from the Past — Mrs Jemma SandimanHeadingham House — Mr. “Features” Fortescue, renown’d landscaper — Servants, the retention of — by Boat to Bray — a double Booking — Mr. Bartholomew Sandiman — the Honourable East India Company — walking the Dogs — the Lodge House — Miss Anna Sandiman, the Daughter — Pond-weed Polly at the Bridge — surveying the Lodge — portering duties — the black Ghost — the unnoticable Lantern — the Bulls on the Walls — through the Roof — the Great and the Good — Inanna’s fever dreams — Grandfather — the learned paediatrician Doctor the Maharishi Rao — a peaceful Sleep — ancestral Research — the Report — poor philosophical Hygiene — Mrs Sandiman conflicted — a Fee refus’d — retreat to Bray — the Waterside Inn — a golden Bull — the Vicar of Bray — the Weathercock’s Warning.


Chapter III: Headingham Hall, the Second Part

June 1767, directly following.

Mistress Sabina Headingham, Circus Artiste, arrives — a Cargo grounded — Monkey Island — the rescue Party — old Jemmy Green — the feeling in his Water — awaiting a Surge — the Temple at Monkey Island — Cargo for Headingham House — Col. Edward Wolfe arrives — the convenient Wagoneers, feat. Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall — Crates of familiar Style — Memories of a Journey to Kadesh — St. George’s Headingham Parish Church — in search of Headingham Family Connexions — a side Track investigated — the Barn — the Maze under the Hill — Shadows of the Man-Bull — colder Shadows of the antient Dead — three Pillars, in discord — Pistol and Sword under the Hill — Messrs. Whithurst & Bolton — Mr. Simon Banner, Mechanick-Artificer — Mr. Graves of Sandiman’s employ, his pocketbook — Spoils of Battle and Motive Forces — a hasty Departure — the Wisdom of Jemmy Green — Sacrifice at the Temple — return to London — Markets and Values.


Session IV: Tasker’s Pocketbook

September 1767

Mr. Tobias Tasker’s Pocket Book — Col. Edward Mustard — reading the Headlines — Mr. Jedediah Blunt’s mundane Precautions — Sri Nripendra Rao’s Philosophical Precautions — of a Mr. Sandhurst speaking in Tongues — Flytes Quarry — a change in Tone — a BROKEN Page — the Enochian Script — an exploratory Reading — a not unexpected Mishap — pearlescent Gates — a dark Country — Passers-by — an Arrival — the naming of Ned Keen — the return of Mr. Raze Maxwell — the Sultan’s Ifrits — the defence of the Gate — a wild, shrill piping — the Smoke-form’d Bull-Man — the shutdown — stained Floorboards — a horn-ring “Loyal Slave of the Sultan” — Aftermath — Mr. Maxwell absents himself.

Mr. Raze Maxwell’s tale — Istanbul — the Ottomans and the Œneiric Engine — Sir Percy Mainborough coerced — the changed Men — through the Œneiric gate — Sir Percy’s last Words — “Leave me! Run!” — the dark, dry, dusty Land — stepped Hills of Brick — Settlements avoided — the Lights from Outside — the Pursuit — an unattended Light — Mr. Keen? — later and further than he thought.


Session V: Flyte in the Hole

February 1768

The House of Jewels — Mr Jedediah Blunt observes — Bow Street Celebration — Mr. James Harden — Dragoon Tales — Col. Edward Mustard — a former Dragoon, Sir — Madame Zelide — Watchers and Inquiries — the discreet Door — the Garret — across the Rooftops — a Watcher immobilised — Clues in the Log — Mr. Simon Wightman, Surgeon — the Trepanning Engine — Paul Whitefield, soon to be late — seeking Mr. H. Hunter — The sign of the Dog and FoxAdam the Arranger — a Message passed — the Arrangement closed — Mr Jonathan Budge — a Person of Interest — Mr. Harden combs the Files — all roads lead to Sir John Fielding — a Warrant — the elusiveness of Flyte in the HoleFlyte in the Hole discover’d — The Quarry Arms — The Quarry — joining the Night Worship — the not-reverend Mr Augustus Sandhurst — a Warrant executed — to Horse and away.


Chapter VI: The Fugitive Preacher

March 1768

Mistresss Sabina Headingham exercises her Engine — the Dog-Headed Man — a nondescript Warehouse in an nondescript Alley — the gallant Colonel Edward Mustard responds — Mr Jedediah Blunt’s constitutional re-routed — a nondescript, but sandy, Alley investigated — the marching Congregation — destination Bow Street — some Dog-Headed Congregants — the public Gallery — Sir Standford Wallace, Magistrate — Mr Augustus Sandhurst, Prisoner in the Dock — a dissenting and seditious Preacher — Jurisdiction unrecognised — “Servants of Mammon” — in the name of the Annunakku — a Disturbance in Court — a Fight in Court — a Riot in Court — Matters forgotten — the vanished Prisoner — Mr Blunt’s Pursuit — my Sword, my Pistol and my Hound — return to the sandy Warehouse — the Altar, the Sacrifice, the Smile and the open’d Way — the dark Lands of Dust — the Lurking Horror in the Sand — the Lady Guardian — the Ban — the Price — across the Sands — the the Hole Hill — the Devil-Dog’s pursuit — the thrice-circled Cottage — the killing Bone — the Fugitive recaptured — the Return — the Lady Guardian extracts her Price — the Face of Horror — King Akkad III — Return to London — the Magistrate — the Inquest — the Verdict of Grub Street.


Chapter VII: Small Fish & Big Graveyard

Late April 1768

Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Mr. Henry “Old Parry” Parr — the Brothers Fish — Colonel Edward Mustard’s connexions — Riding Officer James Harden — a Warrent — the Dogs — the past Pie Shop — Old Parry’s Practice — the three Brothers Fish — Mr. Jedediah Blunt’s Blowpipe — the peculiar Venoms of of a mysterious Tribe — the invisible Lurker — One Punch — the magick Spunge — the medicinal Table — since the Old Queen’s Time — the lost Graveyard — the Stillness — lost in the Turns — bigger on the Inside — the Tower of Londons — inner Turns — three Ages — three Views: the Pyramid, the White City, the Ashes — the Automata — a bold Step — Church of the Bull — Akkad III — the Rate of Change — Purchase and Retreat — regaining the Ladder — the present Centre — the musing Death — return to London — the singing Flame.


Session VIII: A Few More Turns

Early May 1768

Col. Edward Mustard — revisiting Old Parry — Sri Nripendra Rao — Mr. Simon Wightman, Surgeon — Age of Miracles past — a miraculous recovery — a International Expedition to the Interior — philosophical Investigations — taking a Turn — In the Midst of Death Life — Bringing Life to Death — Living Death — Death Wins Over All: Terminus Est — unwinding the Turn — the Rats Arch — gone to the Dogs — the Purse — the Tower of Londons — the Woods and the White City — Full Circle — London outside — the Tailor — the Wigdresser — at Blackwall — the Oriental Eating House — Lord Wolfenden.


Chapter IX: Indian Proposals — & — Return to Headingham House

Mid June 1768

Mr Henry Hunter — a military Proposition — Col. Edward Mustard — Mr Jedediah Blunt meets Mr Fortescue — Mr Archibald & a botanical Proposition — Sri Nripendra Rao & a family Event — the Colonel’s Grub Street Reputation — Rumours of Wars — Midsummer and Anniversary — Mr. J. Elmhall, conveyances and shipping Agent — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — a river boat to Bray — respects at Monkey Island — Mr Jemmy Green — the Church of St Michael at Bray — the Tarnished Calf — the talkative Weathercock — a chat with Barney — beg to call at Headingham House — gracious Permission — shutters and reduced circumstances — Mrs Jemima Sandiman — Miss Anna Sandiman — Miss Diana Chatterton, a cousin — the Earthquake — the Features ruined — an Inspection — a charming ankle, enchained — the inquisitive Scribbler meets Mr. Tonkin — the Bray Bugle & the Maidenhead Intelligencer — House Guests — a wider inspection — the antient Mine — an antient Shadow — the Bull dis-Membered — lesser Shadows and Bones — the Engine in Stasis — a Lurker on the Threshold — return to the Day — a Figure in Silhouette — at the House — cousin Diana’s heritage — Miss Anna’s Inanna heritage — a resolute proposal — of Wards and Banishment — return to the Underworld — a barrage of practical Philosophy — a parting Shot — Mr Blunt’s parted Wig — homewards — Supper & Medals.


Chapter X: The Eve of St John

Thursday 23rd June 1768, St John’s Eve & Midsummer

Reacquaintances — Presenting Mistress Sabina Headingham, lately returned from a triumphant tour of Europe, the Mediterranean and the Near Orient — Mr Jeremiah Elmhall, transportation specialist — Mr Jedediah Blunt, Gardener of Note — Mr Tonkin, retired Sporting Cove and fearless Dog Walker — Sri Nripendra Rao, Indian Prince and Fireworks Wizard — Briefings — Mistress Headingham on Rumours of Wars — The Tale of the Janissaries — Colonel Edward Mustard, in the Drawing Room, on — The Engine under the Hill — The Mystery of the Summoner — Miss Diana Chatterton, the Cousin — Miss Anna (Inanna) Sandiman, the Daughter, thwarted — Over and under the Hill — a Shadow distressed, diminished — Turned about in the Maze — The empty Engine — A deeper exploration — The Wine Cellar — The River — The Collapse — The Navigators and their Barrels — Mr. Augustus Anderson — Mr. Bartholomew Sandiman’s Spoiler — The Rival Engines — A Mutuality of Interest with whomsoever be the Winner — A Wait in the Dark — A Family Outing — Blood in the Tunnel — One in the Eye for Mr Bartholomew Sandiman — Playing with the Whirring Thing — An inconvenient Corpse — Tomorrow’s Problem — Sleep that knits up the raveled Sleave of Care — The Bone-Fires and Midsummer Revel — Summer Lightning.


Chapter XI: In the Land of the Dead, the one-eyed Man is King

Friday 24th June 1768, Midsummer Day, St John the Baptist’s Nativity

Our Characters in chief:
Colonel Edward Mustard — his close Friend and constant Companion, the hound Jacob — Mr. Jedediah Blunt — Sri Nripendra Rao an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall a Persona of little Consequence but a Person of many Connexions — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, a retired Prizefighter and — Vincent, Mr. Tonkin’s hound — Miss. Diana Chatterton (of the Surrey Chattertons), an able Exponent of the Rites of the Antaeaus League. — Mr. Launcelot Smith a Grub Street warrior.
And our Events:
  The Morning after — Upon the disposal of Cadavers — Walking the Dog — A Lurker of the Edges — Beating out the Devil — A Boat bespoke, and Rumours of London — The primal Phlogiston — The calling Tunnels — Well-met at the Workings — The Dead of the Walls — The sucking Wind — The Breach — Mr. Bartholomew Sandman, the Ascended — Kings of the four Quarters, and of the Ice — The Interloper — The King under the Hill — Grandfather — Upon Decans — Time running on and a Trap sprung! — A Passage of Arms (and Hound) — A tactical withdrawal — Mr. Blunt secures the Communications — Once more unto the Breach — The Hall of the One-Eye’d King — Sri Nripendra Rao’s Act of Banishment — Down and out — The Antaeus Cure — The Colonel’s Note — To Bray — All aboard — Into the Night.


Chapter XII: The Golden Bull

Saturday 25th June 1768, feast of St Christopher Doghead, Patron of Travellers.

Our Characters:
Colonel Edward Mustard — his close Friend and constant Companion, the Hound Jacob — Mr. Jedediah Blunt, a Light in the Darkness — Sri Nripendra Rao, an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall, a Person of little presence — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, a retired Prizefighter and — Vincent, Mr. Tonkin’s hound — plus: regrettably absent, Miss. Diana Chatterton (of the Surrey Chattertons) — laudably absent, Mr. Launcelot Smith, a Grub Street warrior — His Royal Highness King George III — ’neath the City Streets, Miss. Josephine, ward of the House of Mr. ben Ezra — sheltering in the Ruins, Mr. Henry Thomas, a Verger — behind the world, a Lady Guardian.

And our Events:
Borne on the Bosom of the Thames — the Palace at Kew — an Audience with His Majesty — a Commission — to the Tower — Mr. Nobles, Archivist — more Tunnels — another Light in the Darkness — Mistress Josephine — those which bleed into Creation — St Gabriel’s Crypt — the Shamblers in the Couryard — a Mastiff, exorcised — East India House (Tradesman’s Entrance) — the Darkness in the Pit — The Sign of Five — Frozen in Fear — The Shamblers close in — Green Sparks — into the Heart of Darkness — a dusty Place — a Gatekeeping Personage takes no Part — the Lands of Dust — the many-headed Beast — the Lair of the Bull — Mssrs Rao & Blunt melée with Minotaurs — baiting the Bull — Mustard the Bull-dancer — Vincent the Bull Bollock Biter — a double Tonkin — a Bull-Byre of Gold — every Coin perfect — a very mobile Monkey — self-Banishment — a Golden Shower upon London — back in the Pit, the Shamblers, &c., &c. — Sri Rao, the Naga and a Tonkin — a cold Plunge — and so to Billingate — more Shamblers — down the Thames without sail or paddle — Mr. Elmhall to the Rescue.

Chapter XIII — The Clock turn’d back, and a Full Stop

Saturday 25th June (St. Christopher etc., etc.) and then Thursday 22nd September 1768

Our Characters:
Colonel Edward Mustard — his fiery hound Jacob — Mr. Jedediah Blunt, who can drive a coach and horses through the Possess’d – Sri Nripendra Rao, an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, a retired Prizefighter and — Vincent, Mr. Tonkin’s Hound — Mr. Sidney Tallow, a Person knowledgeable of Rookeries — plus: the antient Sage Mr. Solomon ben Ezra, attended by his Ward, Miss. Josephine — the Possess’d of London — some Werewolves in London — Mr Perkin Scroggins, Monument Keeper — A Gatekeeping Personage of Green — sundry Under-Secretaries of the Honourable East India Company including foremost Mr Henry Hunter — and identified post-mortem from their possessions: Mr Neil McWheen, Mr George Cavendish, Mr Richard Flanders, Mr Paul Vanderman, Mr Steen Mullick — and some servants and employees, also dec’d.

And our Events:
  Ashore at the Tower — a Coach to the House of Mr. ben Ezra — the Possess’d are now the walking Dead — freeing Captives — the Wisdom of the Sage — the matter of King Akkad III — an audacious Plan — towards the Noise of the Guns — the Fire of London Monument — an helping Paw (and Fang) — a Philosophic Engine of a Previous Age — to the King at Kew — on the Matter of the Coin Engine — the status quo ante, or, London restor’d: is all forgiven or at least forgotten? — reviewing the situation with Mr. Solomon ben Ezra — unforgetting and unforgiving — a moral dilemma — a new plan — September — to Flyte-in-the-Hole — the Quarry — the Lands of Dust — the Guardian and her Price — a Summoning and a Banishment — the deepest Cellar of East India House — bloody Work behind a locked Door — with Captives, Cadavers and Contrivances to the Lands of Dust — disposals, and an Account in Credit?

Chapter XIV — Shere Heart Attack

Mid-October 1768

Our Characters:
Colonel Edward Mustard a hopeful suitor — his loyal hound Jacob — Sri Nripendra Rao, an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall, a Transportation Consultant — plus: Miss. Diana Chatterton (of the Surrey Chattertons) — named in despatches: “Sir John” (John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, Lord Tillingbourne) — possible, and unwelcome, Suitors: Mr. John Ripway perhaps known as “Flash Jack” and Mr. Stephen Winters, Spencer Cousins — Ploughbench Jemmy and Nicholas Ploughhman, historical advisors — Mr. James Harden, a Riding Officer out of Bow Street — Mr. John Masters Innkeeper of the Cranleigh Inn, call’d the Jolly Smuggler

And our Events:
An Invitation — To Chatterton House at Shere in Surrey — Lord Tillingbourne’s Autumn Rout — Of Tillingbourne House and (some of) its Denizens — The Dog & Duck public House — Mr. Elmhall samples the common Folks’ Opinions — Smuggling, Priests, an’ she’s a Witch / The Cut and the Gentlemen of the Free Trade — A morning Stroll to a bosky Pool — A Door hidden by Nature — A Chapel, fallen — The Cellar of Roots — Sri. Nripendra Rao is rooted — A big Barrel of Surprises — An Antaeus Archive — Of Mr. ben Ezra — A Reminiscence on Mr. Elmhall senior’s parting from same — Exploring The Cut — The Dweller on the Tops — The Passer-by in The Cut — Riding Officer Mr. Harden — The pursuit of Richard Mackie, “Dashing Dick”, the Highwayman — Across the Top beside The Cut — Farewell at Ewhurst — The Jolly Smuggler at Cranleigh — the Legend of the Lost Passage — Return to Chatterton House — From the fallen Chapel — A Passage ’neath the Hills — St Mark’s in the Down, a ruined chapel — The Lost Passage is found — The Cellars of Chatterton House — A Tunnel, conceal’d — Antient Murder — The Priest Hole — And the Root Cellar.

Chapter XV — The Autumn Rout

End of October 1768

Our Characters:
Miss. Diana Chatterton (of the Surrey Chattertons) — her ardent Admirer, Colonel Edward Mustard — Sri Nripendra Rao, an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, a Prizefighter, retired from the ring — Mr. Sidney Tallow, an Associate through Business.
plus:
loyal hounds: Col. Mustard’s Jacob and Mr. Tonkin’s Vincent — from Mustard Dragoons: Ensign Henry Wainthrop — his minders, Dragoons Larkins and Drew — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall, a respectable Man of Business — his cousins: Miss Flora Munro and Miss Moira Sutherland, Ladies of Acuity — the nearby Squire “Sir John” (the Country Guise of John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, Lord Tillingbourne & Althorp) — Mr. John Ripway, perhaps known as “Flash Jack”, the Earl’s distant Cousin — a Gang of Smugglers — young Miss Hannah Swift, of ShalfordOld Hammidge, a ploughman — Mr. Daniel Whithurst, a northern Cousin of the Chattertons — the Reverend Frodsham Sharp, Incumbent of the Parish of Shere.

And our Events:
Arrivals at Chatterton House, Shere — Mr Tonkin walking his Dog — Mr Elmhall’s Party of Cousins, who shared a Coach with — Mr Tallow, closely followed by — The Colonel’s party of Dragoons, then — A large packing Crate — A Costume, a Ring, a Proposal, an Acceptance and an Hindrance.
To the Autumn Rout by Coach — An Escort of Dragoons — Along the Course of the Tillingbourne: Shere, Silverhill, Sherborn and the Silent Pool, Weston House, Lockner Farm, the Mills, the Powder Magazine, Tillingbourne Manor — The House and the common Marquee — Introductions and Entertainments — Mr Tallow changes his Coat — The Suspicions of Mr Tonkin — The Observations of the Misses Munro and Sutherland — A Plot be-tray’d — Panic in the Pantry — A Mill in the Marquee — A Battle in the Bedroom — Mr Tallow changes his Coat — “Stand and Deliver!” in the Ballroom — A Battle in the Ballroom — The fearlessness of Mr Tonkin — Mr Tallow adjusts his Coat — The Charge of the Dragoon — Mr Ripway dec’d — A Rout of the Smuggler Gang — Mr Tallow adjusts Prisoners’ Coats — The other Rout, resum’d — Mr Tallow inspects the Property — The Gratitude of Sir John — A public Betrothal — The Emotion of Miss Swift — Mr Tallow projects Subscriptions — To Shere by Moonlight — The Eyes of Albury ParkChatterton House overlook’d — Old Hammage’s complaint — Into Shere Society — The Revelation at Highhouse — The Matter of the Banns whisper’d by the Rev’d Sharp — Cousin Whithurst.

Chapter XVI – London’s Turning

2nd-3rd November 1768

Our Characters:
Riding: Colonel Edward Mustard, of the eponymous Dragoons — Rolling: Sri Nripendra Rao, an eastern Philosopher-Prince — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, who who brooks no impediment by mere Doors — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall, an aspiring Coach Driver.
Plus the running dogs: Jacob and Vincent.
Also: a “Gor’ Blimey” Coach Driver — a shuffling Horde, mostly unseen — some well-tuned Keepers of the White City — attending at the Monument: Mr. Harkins or is it Mr. Scroggins? – the Watch from their House at Red Cross Street — Mr Wightman, the noted Surgeon — notedly absent: Mr. benEzra — somewhat absent: Mr. Death

And our Events:
The Return to London — a Vista of Light and Shadow — across London Bridge — to Call upon the Premises of Mr benEzra & Nephews — the shuffling Mob — an urgent Departure — Mr Elmhall takes the Reins — a Coach o’erturn’d — the White City — the well-tuned Keepers — an Untidyness removed — a Person pursued by Wolves — to the River — the Smell of London — to the Monument — the Presence on the Monument — in the Dark — a Bottle of Clew from Mr benEzra, anent Order o’erturn’d — the Light of the White City — the Smell of London — to Parr & Wightman’s Premises — waking the Neigbourhood — the forgotten Graveyard — seeking Death, clockwise: 1, 2, 3, — the Mystery of the missing Amphora — seeking Death: 4, 5 — the Tower of Londons — the White City — an Amphora, found — an Amphora, restored — a Dummy dispel’d, a Death found, banished and found again — return to London — Sri Rao muses ’pon the Art of the Profile — calling the Watch — an Enthusiast, in the presence of the “Bloody Executioner” — the noted Surgeon, Mr Wightman, attends — Locksmiths, and the popular Prints — Later: report of his Majesty’s recent, brief, Indisposition.

Chapter XVII – The Test of Faith

20th-25th November 1768

Our Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard, a renown’d Practitioner of summary military Justice — Mr. Valerie Tonkin, a noted Pugilist with a direct Attitude — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall, a very respectable Person of diverse Business Interests — his Cousins Miss Flora Munro and Miss Moira Sutherland — Mr. James Harden, a Riding Officer of Bow Street.
Plus the fiery-tempered Mastiffs: Jacob and Vincent
Also:
   Widow Midgely, keeper of a respectable Lodging House on Cockspur Street — her former Friend, Mrs. Pulver — Mr. Humphry Martin a missionary Preacher on the Streets — Some Men of Sand, not Substance — Mr. Colum O’Flaherty, a retired Highwayman — Colonel Tarshak Mehmet Rey — and his Regiment of JanissariesFaroush Al-Faouf, an enchained Translator — Bow Street Magistrate Mr. Henry NorrisGabriel, a Trumpeter in Company of the aforesaid Preacher and Adherent of the Anunnaki — Lord Foppingham.

And our Events:
   A Landlady’s concerns — a Test of Faith — Mr. Tonkin walks his dog — Elmhall Enterprises case the scene — “Too quiet…” — Riding Officer Harden follows a lead — Full Moon — Colonel Mustard inspects the Field — a sense of imminence — a memory of Preachers past — the Dragoon occupies an advanced Position — a Tucket without — in the grey, dusty land — a path of light — the Sand-Dogs’ Ambuscade — Fisticuffs and a Rescue — a finishing Volley — Janissaries — Mr Keen? — Negotiations — a Recognition — a bristling Beard – Mr Tonkin’s fast fists — a Public Order Situation — a Trumpeter fled and a Trumpeter seized — at Bow Street before Magistrate Mr. Henry Norris, — the Deposition of Mr. Colum O’Flaherty the sometime Flying Colum of Hampstead Heath — of Mr. Belvedere — the Deposition of Mr. Humphrey Martin, Preacher – the Deposition of one named only Gabriel, a Trumpeter — formerly of the Sandhurst community — Devotee of the Anunnaki — “Blasphemous Things” — Mr. Harden maintains Order — Exorcism by Argument — a loose Spirit seeks a Home — Mr Tonkin muscularly maintains the Peace — Colonel Mustard commands a Spirit — the Deposition of the Spirit — the Departure of the Spirit.
Aftermath — the bright Treasure of the dark Dusts — please to see the King — a meeting with the antient M’Lord Foppingham — an Invitation — King George, in the Pagoda — of Turks in the very Walls — His Majesty’s Command — by the Spring Equinox.

Chapter XVIII — Finding Belvedere

9th – 12th December 1768

Our Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall — Mr. Sidney Tallow — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Sri Nripendra Rao,
with
   Mr. Elmhall’s cousins: the Misses Flora Munro and Moira Sutherland.
Also:
   Mr. Laurence Sneyd a professional Witness — Rev. Michael Belwether -or- ‘Belvedere’

And our Events:
   Comes News of Preacher Mr Humphry Martin to be Branded on the Hand — Mr. Elmhall’s Recollections of the Audience of the Test of Faith — Enquiries ably conducted by his Cousins — at Frying Pan Stair — the Price of Truth — Testimony of Mr. Sneyd — a Secret of Faith and a Secret of Identity — Mr Tallow on the trail — a Goldtop at the White LionSunday at Shadwell — walking the Dogs — Morning Service at St Paul’s, Shadwell — Mr Tallow’s strolling pursuit — Cutthroat Lane and Ladle Court — the Clew of a Stranger’s Gait — Carter Yard and a closed Meeting House — Mr Tallow down and out in Ladle Alley — Rev. Belwether’s Hand of Charity, spurned, and a wrathful pursuit — the arrival of Allies — Mr Elmhall’s restraint — Mr Tonkin’s exorcism — his subdual of the Spirit — Mr Tallow’s capture of same — Rev. Belwether assisted to his home — Col. Mustard compels the Spirit’s testimony — Servants of the Annunnaki — a fiery Interruption — by River to the Tower — a very private room for Rev. Belwether — of the Truth of antient Gods — the Revelations of lost Ashton — the Turks: control of or by? — Names of the Changed: Deborah Gower, Blackerby Canton, Polly Anders, Frodsham Coward — the signed Confession of Michael Belwether.

Chapter XIX — Losing Belvedere & Christmas at Shere

17th - 29th December 1768

Our Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard — Sri Nripendra Rao — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Mr. Sidney Tallow
With:
   Miss. Diana Chatterton, the Lady of Chatterton House — her cousin Mrs. Jemma Sandiman, widow of Headingham House and her innocent little daughter Anna.
Also appearing:
   Miss. Polly Anders, a Tool of the Annunnaki.
Their reports given mention:
   Mr. James Harden, a Bow Street Rider — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall a Tradesman with absolutely no Interests of Interest to Mr Harden.

And our Events:
   Col. Mustard receives News from the Tower — the unnatural passing of Michael Belwether — the by-passed watchkeepers — Reports of London quiet… too quiet — the pressing business of Christmas cheer in Shere — an Arrival foreseen — presents at Christmas — comes News of a Plague of Highway Robberies — a Summoning in the Cellar — Raze Maxwell — the Advice of same — the Form of same — on the Frequency of Coaches — Anna’s anticipation of Arrivals — the Defence of Chatterton HousePolly Anders — Memories of the Meeting House — a subsequent Blur — her good Friend Mrs. Gower — the White Horse Inn — Evidence discover’d — Signs and Directions.

Chapter XX — The Panther in the Park

29th – 3rd January 1769

Our Continuing Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard — Mr. Jeremiah Elmhall — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Mr. Sidney Tallow.
Also:
   Sri Nripendra Rao.
Appearing:
   Sir Marmaduke Abney, Magistrate at Guildford — Mr Appleton Finch, an outraged Sage — Mr. Blackerby Canton and Mr Frodsham Coward, mere Tools and bearers of Infection.

And our Events:
   Col. Mustard to Guildford — Sir Marmaduke Abney considers “The better part of valor is discretion” — Pony-trap trip-traps round Albury Park triangulates Tools — a Mechanickal exercise observ’d — into Albury Park “in the King’s Name” — Resistance by a Staff enthrall’d — the Mechanickal Great Cat unleash’d, bound, then be-Tonkin’d — a Gentleman’s Quarters explor’d — some unconsidered Trifles — the Wreck of the Stoßenknopf-engine, its uncontrol’d Erruptions tam’d by joint Effort — Mr. Finch’s Gratitude — Mr Finch’s Fury — the Confession of Mr. Blackerby Canton of the Seven Star Chapel — Mr. Frodsham Coward of that same congregation — to the Guildford Gaol — some Discussions on the return of Evidence collected.

Chapter XXI — Seven Stars

10th – 11th January 1769

Our Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Mr. Sidney Tallow — Sri NripendraRao
Appearing, or Named:
   Riding Office Mr. James Harden — Mr Joseph Denver, a Warden — Mrs Deborah Gower, a Gateway Priest.

Our Events:
   On the Colonel’s prerogative Mr Tallow becomes a Dragoon Ensign — Winter quiescence of the Rookeries, of which multiple Reports — the Influence of the Chapels — a stillness of the Weather — a Watch on Seven Star Court — detected and ejected — Action this Night — Alarums in the Garrets — Mr. Tonkin at the door — send in the Dogs — send up the Monkey — the resistance of the Zealots — a second Front — Zealots overcome — the Monkey’s report — search of the Starch Yard — the Butcher’s Bill — the dark Altar — Mr. Joseph Denver the Warden — interrogation of the Warden Spirit — Col. Mustard taking Names … and refusing Offers — Mrs. Gower the “Gateway Priest” — dismissal of all Spirits — Words of Advice to the former Congregation.

Chapter XXII — We Have Turks

14th – 24th January 1769

Our Characters:
   Colonel Edward Mustard — Mr. Valerie Tonkin — Mr. Sidney Tallow — Sri NripendraRao
Appearing, or Named:
   Fimbul, a surprisingly pronounceable Spirit — Mr. Luke Flaxman, a West Smithfield Anabaptist — Preacher Brian Cleland at that Meeting — Mrs. Debarah Gower a blesser of winter luck tokens — The sinuous and inviting Guardian of the Land of Dust — A Detachment of Mustard’s Dragoons: Ensign Wainthrop, Dragoons Drew and Larkin — Chorbaji Tarshak Mehmet Rey, whose name is taken in vain.

Our Events:
   A Winter Storm — Seven Stars strike back — … at Mr. Elmhall, Mr. Tonkin, Sri Rao — Col. Mustard has Winter in the Window and Rats on the Roof — Ensign Tallow’s familiarity with roof-work — Col. Mustard takes a Name — Mr. Flaxman’s testimony — an Anabaptist from West Smithfields seeking Truth — Col. Mustard detects a diversion — investigating the Sand-Dog’s Gem — a fortuitous Connection — an Invitation concerning Common Enemies — to Flyte-in-the-Hole, with Dragoons — to the Lands of Dust without Dragoons — meeting the Guardian — mutual Enterprise agreed and Blessings bestowed — the Minarets of the Fortress of Brass — the Horror of the sucking Mouths — a Stratgem of Illusion — into the Gatehouse — various Illusions fall — Battle engaged above and below — three prongs to fork the Engine — Mr. Elmhall goes low — Ensn. Tallow’s Pacifier probes Parts normal Tools cannot reach — Colonel Mustard’s Tomahawk strikes from the Sky — Below, Mr Tonkin stands his Ground — the Turks’ Relief held off — a distant regrouping, with Cymbal and Drum — the Fall of the Fence — Time to take leave — a Handoff to Native Forces.

Chapter XXIII — Deborah Gower

26th – 28th January 1769


Marginalia

The FRP index Umbra Sumus - The Prospectus - The Preamble - The Introduction - The Ancients - The Player Character - The Skills List - On Aspects - Some Systems - The Combat System - The Cost of Living

Introductions - Colonel Mustard - Jedediah Blunt’s Story
Events
- An Aide-Memoire - 00: Westward to the Orient - 00: A Glimpse of Eden – Nathaniel Pepper - 01: House of Jewels – Sabina Hedingham - 01: House of Jewels – Edward Wolfe - 01: House of Jewels – Nathaniel Pepper - 02: Summer Solstice 1 – Nathaniel Pepper - 03: Summer Solstice 2 – Edward Wolfe - 03: Summer Solstice 3 – Nathaniel Pepper - 03: Summer Solstice 4 – Sabina Hedingham - 04: Tasker’s Notebook – Nathaniel Pepper - 05: Flyte in the Hole – Nathaniel Pepper - 05: Harden’s Tale – James Harden - 06: The Fugitive – Nathaniel Pepper - 07: Widdershins – Nathaniel Pepper - 08: Around Again – Nathaniel Pepper - 09: An Indian Proposal – Nathaniel Pepper - 11: To the Berkshire Coroner – Edward Mustard - 12: The Golden Bull – Edward Mustard - 13: Unremembered London – Edward Mustard - 14: Memory – Nathaniel Pepper - 15: Betrothal – Nathaniel Pepper - 16: In Death’s Gardens – Nripendra Rao - 17: Turks in the Land of Dust – Edward Mustard - 18: Bow, Bell & Betrayal – Nripendra Rao - 18: Belvedere or Bellweather – Edward Mustard - 18: Enquiries - James Harden - 19: Christmas at Shere – Edward Mustard - 20: Panther in the Park, Aftermath – Sidney Tallow - 22: We have Turks! – Edward Mustard - 23: Deborah Gower – Edward Mustard new 23: Deborah Gower: A Report to Sir John Fielding — James Harden - 24: Faroush al Faroukh – Edward Mustard - 25: Re: Faroush al Faroukh – Nriprendra Rao

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