As v. Mack hastened down the stairs, he heard a noise and bustle from the ground floor. Quickly taking a post at a landing, he glared down at the figures milling around in the foyer. To his surprise, he recognized the long absent Comte l' Beauphaup. However, Mack's professional eyes noticed that instead of the usual cluster of fancily dressed youth, the accompanying men had the hardened look of seasoned dragoons.
Mack quickly slid down the hall to the doors of his employers and gave the special knock.
"Wonderful!" the Duches v. Kern declared as he stepped in. "Have you noticed that Frankszonia has FINALLY decided to officially recognize our presence?"
"Perhaps," Mack responded coolly, "they decided they'd need to while we were still present."
"Oh, I wasn't planning on leaving without SOME sort of meeting," The Duchess replied icily.
"It's not your plans, but those of Louis and Hugh d'Vile I'm worried about," Mack responded.
Somerussian Guyovitch lurched to his feet. "Where?"
"Close, and with a team for backup."
"They mean to get all of us!" the Duchess gasped.
Mack's trained ears noticed the tread of cavalry boots crossing the floor above them.
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STAND BY TO REPEL BOARDERS!
I can see it now. The frantic rush to drag any convenient heavy furniture to block the main door, while Mack quickly checks any other entrances.
Make a stand behind the barricade or throw a rope over the balcony and away? Perhaps the more devious ploy;leave a dangling rope, and rely upon a knotted rope and grapnel to ascend to the next floor while the opposition vainly searches the palace grounds?
The absence of the escorts of Guard Musketeers and Guard Lancers is highly suspicious!
STAND BY TO REPEL BOARDERS!
I can see it now. The frantic rush to drag any convenient heavy furniture to block the main door, while Mack quickly checks any other entrances.
Make a stand behind the barricade or throw a rope over the balcony and away? Perhaps the more devious ploy;leave a dangling rope, and rely upon a knotted rope and grapnel to ascend to the next floor while the opposition vainly searches the palace grounds?
The absence of the escorts of Guard Musketeers and Guard Lancers is highly suspicious!
ARRGHH! Too late! They're above us. Make a stand and make them pay!
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