“Question retracted,” Will said, and the dragging weight of the Sword lightened immediately. Will gave Thomas a hard look and, after a moment, said intently, “Is Gideon aware that he still owes me twenty pounds?” “Yes,” said Thomas, without being able to stop himself, “but he is pretending not to remember.” “I knew it!” cried Will. He turned to the Inquisitor with a triumphant look. “I believe we’re done here.”
Dead
