Chapter the Seventh: A Difficult Quest
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"The fire!" Lila calls to the Gypsy. "Take a log and swing it if the thing comes near!"
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Ines does as Miss Davenport instructs, siezing a flaming log, and standing guard. She separates from the other woman, so they can cover a wider area. Do any of the others hear Miss Davenport's instruction?
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At the moment there appears to be a standoff, the Sprites not yet attacking but not retreating, no doubt feeling themselves safe from the fire while remaining in their natural element.
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All of the other adventurers rouse themselves and stand ready to do what seem best in the opinion of experts in these matters.SunlessNick wrote:Ines does as Miss Davenport instructs, siezing a flaming log, and standing guard. She separates from the other woman, so they can cover a wider area. Do any of the others hear Miss Davenport's instruction?
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(Back at home, can write a fuller post).
In light of Miss Davenport's knowledge of the creatures, Ines calls to Mr Witherly, Mr Rachman and the coachmen to join her with flaming logs to shield Dr North and Ivan as they remove Miss Carrow and Mr Harcourt to a safer distance from the water. Once that is done, we with the logs, and Miss Davenport, can retreat as well. (From Ines's limited acquaintance with the group thus far, Miss Davenport seems the only one able to effectively fight the creatures, and there is only one of her, so retreat seems the safer option for all).
In light of Miss Davenport's knowledge of the creatures, Ines calls to Mr Witherly, Mr Rachman and the coachmen to join her with flaming logs to shield Dr North and Ivan as they remove Miss Carrow and Mr Harcourt to a safer distance from the water. Once that is done, we with the logs, and Miss Davenport, can retreat as well. (From Ines's limited acquaintance with the group thus far, Miss Davenport seems the only one able to effectively fight the creatures, and there is only one of her, so retreat seems the safer option for all).
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In anger at the injury done to Miss Carrow, Lila takes a flaming log from the fire and hurls it at the water.
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This action causes the beings to vanish instantly without a trace.
It will soon be seen that whatever injuries have been suffered by the unfortunate victims, they do not respond to ordinary treatment. The dawn approaching, it would seem wisest to proceed to Harcourt House, where those laid low by this strange battle may be able to recover.
It will soon be seen that whatever injuries have been suffered by the unfortunate victims, they do not respond to ordinary treatment. The dawn approaching, it would seem wisest to proceed to Harcourt House, where those laid low by this strange battle may be able to recover.
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Whatever demon's Elizabeth struggles with remain unsaid as as pale faced she tosses and turns. Every now and again a indistinct murmur breaks her silence.
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Assuming no one tells her otherwise, Ines will accompany the party to Mr Harcourt's house - feeling responsible, as she was the one awake, she desires to make sure that the injured are tended to. She also observes to Miss Davenport, "You seem well acquainted with night creatures. That is not a common thing."
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Henry is in a melancholy mood seeing Elizabeth in this state, which is made worse by his complete inability to improve her condition with his medical skills. He cares for her as best he can, hoping that she will recover with time.
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As if some guardian angel watches over her, when Miss Carrow is in the arms of the frightened and concerned Doctor North, she regains some of her normal fair color. Despite the ministrations of his bride and son, the same cannot be said of Mister Harcourt. It seems likely that it will require some time for a full recovery from this preternatural blow.
The coachmen, careful to drive their beasts at a steady and moderate pace, lest the unfortunate victims be further injured, arrive at Harcourt House late that evening. Much fatigued by last night's encounter, the party quickly retires.
In the morning it appears that Miss Carrow is nearly completely healed, only feeling a little weak. Mister Harcourt, it seems, will have to remain in bed for some days. While Magda, Davros, and Mary see to his needs, the other guests are given the freedom of the grounds.
In the middle of the day, a woman of middle years, whom the adventurers (save the new arrival) will remember as the single servant of Antoine DuPray, arrives at Harcourt House. After making her way inside via the servant's entrance, she seems to cause no small degree of excitement among those of her own class. If it is a truism that masters have no secrets from their servants, the reverse is not always the case.
The coachmen, careful to drive their beasts at a steady and moderate pace, lest the unfortunate victims be further injured, arrive at Harcourt House late that evening. Much fatigued by last night's encounter, the party quickly retires.
In the morning it appears that Miss Carrow is nearly completely healed, only feeling a little weak. Mister Harcourt, it seems, will have to remain in bed for some days. While Magda, Davros, and Mary see to his needs, the other guests are given the freedom of the grounds.
In the middle of the day, a woman of middle years, whom the adventurers (save the new arrival) will remember as the single servant of Antoine DuPray, arrives at Harcourt House. After making her way inside via the servant's entrance, she seems to cause no small degree of excitement among those of her own class. If it is a truism that masters have no secrets from their servants, the reverse is not always the case.
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Henry's mood has improved along with Elizabeth's health, though it will not fully recover until she does. "Ivan," he says to his manservant. "Mingle with the servants and find out what the excitement is all about."
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Elizabeth's eyelids flutter as she opens them to find Henry in close attendance, "Why dear Henry, you look so glum as if you given me up to the hereafter already", She laughs, but it comes out as a series of dry, racking coughs, "Forgive me my dearest, it seems I am not yet recovered".
She reaches over to the nearby nightstand and pulls a small delicately embroidered silk handkerchief towards her lips, "I dreamed of strange water creatures that bid me travel with them to some lost land"...
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"Those must have been the creatures that attacked us," says Henry. "I am glad that you are doing better, dear Elizabeth, and that you have not gone with them. I never gave up hoping for your recovery, but seeing you in this state and being powerless to help you is disheartening. I am a physician. I ought to be able to do something, but these injuries are not physical in nature."
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Ivan attempts to make himself accepted by the other servants.
He is quite successful, drawing their interest with stories of his native land until he is judged to be a fine fellow. When he has a chance he tries to listen to what the latest gossip that so intrigued them.
Perhaps due to some difficulties with the English language, particularly as it is spoken by the lower classes, he is not quite able to understand exactly what has happened, only that there is some disturbance at the Dupray cottage.
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"Well done, Ivan," says Henry. "We should all visit the Dupray cottage. That is the best way to find out what has happened there."
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"From what you have told me about events in these parts," Ines ventures to add, "we should prepare to find danger there."
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Upon arrival, the adventurers discover that there is no one about the place except the single servant. All she is able to tell you is that Mister DuPray has not been seen for several days. Recognizing the members of the party, she is willing to allow you to have the freedom of the place. Those who are so inclined may explore the cottage and the garden as they please.
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Grimly remembering what happened to his sister, Lila heads out to the garden to look for any tracks, though she knows after several days there is little chance.
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