Chapter 11: November 2nd
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Chapter 11: November 2nd
Wednesday 2nd November, 1881, 7 am
Malbray Asylum, Hackney Wick
The next day is sunny but cold. The companions awaken in their various beds and chairs, feeling more or less rested from the day before. The exception is Isolde, whose dreams were troubled by fantastic and bizarre images, of which she cannot properly recall. She is certain though that the book holds promising clues which will help them finally make sense of the mystery that engulfs them. Alexander too is optimistic about the lengthy yet fascinating Hermes.
The companions breakfast. No news is reported, other than that Greta seems to be comfortable, although it will be at least another day before she is on her feet. Blessing has again sent out a message asking the other nurses to stay away. He also asks for help in caring for the patients.
Malbray Asylum, Hackney Wick
The next day is sunny but cold. The companions awaken in their various beds and chairs, feeling more or less rested from the day before. The exception is Isolde, whose dreams were troubled by fantastic and bizarre images, of which she cannot properly recall. She is certain though that the book holds promising clues which will help them finally make sense of the mystery that engulfs them. Alexander too is optimistic about the lengthy yet fascinating Hermes.
The companions breakfast. No news is reported, other than that Greta seems to be comfortable, although it will be at least another day before she is on her feet. Blessing has again sent out a message asking the other nurses to stay away. He also asks for help in caring for the patients.
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Isolde barely eats any breakfast and has soon secluded herself with the book. She is looking withdrawn and tired but irritably refuses to do anything but focus on the book.
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Alexander also continues reading, but he doesn't neglect his stomach. As he reads, he shovels pudding into his mouth like coal into a steam engine, and for much the same reason.
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Vic spent the day helping out with the patients and making sure that Alexander and Isolde had enough to eat and drink.
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Harry helps with the patients, ensures the two malevolent orderlies remain well secured, and takes the opportunity to explore the asylum grounds, checking out the transport options and any outbuildings.
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Harry makes a thorough search of the grounds. He finds the stables where horses and carriage are stored, and makes sure that the horses are fed and watered.
Evening begins to draw in, and it seems that Isolde and Alexander are coming to the end of their endeavours.
Evening begins to draw in, and it seems that Isolde and Alexander are coming to the end of their endeavours.
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Isolde finally closes the book and sits there for a while looking at the cover. Then she goes up stiffly and walks out of the front door, she stands there looking over the desolate moor, her arms wrapped around herself.
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"This book describes a weapon that can defeat the beastie," says Alexander. "It's called the Baneful Dust of Hermes Trismegistus, and by throwing it on the dog-thing, we can drive it off or bend it to our will. I ken how to make it now, so I'd best get started on that right away."
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Crozier:
Crozier goes for an explore of the exterior of the asylum.
Crozier goes for an explore of the exterior of the asylum.
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Blessing looks at the recipe for the Dust.
“I’m sure we have what we need here. I’m not sure of your skills in this kind of thing Doctor - I can help, but… to be honest, Dr. Vandorff might be the best person for this. I know that he has extensive knowledge of chemicals and their properties.”
“I’m sure we have what we need here. I’m not sure of your skills in this kind of thing Doctor - I can help, but… to be honest, Dr. Vandorff might be the best person for this. I know that he has extensive knowledge of chemicals and their properties.”
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”Can we trust him?’ asked Vic, who had very unfavourable opinion of the German doctor.
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Blessing smiles without humour.
“No, not at all, but if he is in the vicinity of Joan, he is in as much danger as the rest of us. I’m sure that he’ll want to save his own skin, when push comes to shove.”
He thinks for a moment.
"Besides, he'd probably enjoy the work. It would be a challenge."
“No, not at all, but if he is in the vicinity of Joan, he is in as much danger as the rest of us. I’m sure that he’ll want to save his own skin, when push comes to shove.”
He thinks for a moment.
"Besides, he'd probably enjoy the work. It would be a challenge."
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Isolde returns quietly. She takes her notebook and quickly does a sketch. She shows it to the others.
“This may help, it’s the True Cross; the Cruz Ansata, a symbol of power. We must try to make a couple. I suppose we could even draw some on the walls.”
She looks around somewhat blankly.
“Here, I copied down the instructions how to make it.”
“This may help, it’s the True Cross; the Cruz Ansata, a symbol of power. We must try to make a couple. I suppose we could even draw some on the walls.”
She looks around somewhat blankly.
“Here, I copied down the instructions how to make it.”
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"Aye, I'll work with Vandorff," says Alexander. "Chemistry is not my speciality, but I know quite a bit about it. Between the two of us, we should be able to make the dust, and I'll be able to keep an eye on him."
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The Crux Ansata requires a great deal of work to produce, and only one is necessary.
A looped cross made from unalloyed metal must be constructed – Blessing suggests that a visit to the blacksmith in Hackney Wick, using some of the bronze candlesticks. After this, several minor rites and sacrifices must be made. It will take a few days to complete.
A looped cross made from unalloyed metal must be constructed – Blessing suggests that a visit to the blacksmith in Hackney Wick, using some of the bronze candlesticks. After this, several minor rites and sacrifices must be made. It will take a few days to complete.
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Harry shows Crozier what he has found in the grounds and then accompanies him around the exterior. When he returns to the asylum to hear about the fruits of their research his eyes widen at the news of the enchantments that have been discovered. This is more like it, this is what he was expecting from the Seekers of Enlightenment. Magic.
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