Punch's Cousin, Chapter 391

"Mr. Punch!" Adrienne gasped as she and Cecil looked down at the body of the young officer--his head bloody.

"Aw," Punch huffed. "He ain't dead. Least I don't think so."

"How can you be sure?" Cecil stammered.

"Well, I can't," Punch shrugged. "But, this ain't me first time hittin' a bloke on the head. I think I gave it the right weight. But do ya really want to wait around to find out?"

"No." Cecil sighed.

"Listen, we came here to get the boys. You got one right there in your arms, Lady Chum. We can find your son and get on that ship tomorrow like we planned. But, we gotta get out of here if we're gonna do it." Punch explained breathlessly.

"Yes, but what about Robert and Marjani?" Adrienne asked.

"They'll find us," Cecil whispered.

"Coo!" Punch coughed in frustration, "Let's go, then."

Without another word, they hurried from the house, Adrienne carrying Colin--leaving the officer on the floor.

Moments later, Robert, Marjani, the elder officer and Mr. Cage started down the stairs.

"This isn't over." Robert grumbled.

"Officer, please explain to the doctor that it is over. The child is our property and I aim to retrieve him from the Duke so that the doctor and his..."

Edward stopped talking when he saw the body of the young officer on the floor below.

"Dear God, what did that madman do?" Edward gasped. "Where's my son?"

Robert started toward the young man followed by Marjani.

"Stop!" The elder officer shouted. "Both of you are under arrest."


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