‘If it’s unpredictable you’re after, then you should stay on until tomorrow,’ said Markham, straight-faced. ‘It’s the semi-finals of the Annual All-comers Indoor Blindfold Axe-throwing competition. You’d be more than welcome.’ Treadwell appeared to consider this. ‘Remarkably tempting though I find the thought of being in an enclosed space with axes and St Mary’s . . . I regret I must decline.’
