Of the four eunuchs waiting outside the door, Trinket was unable to recognize a single one. 'Laurel Goong-goong,' announced the eunuch who seemed to be in charge of the delegation, 'His Majesty has been asking for you since midnight. You'd best hurry along. And where is Colonel Rui? He's wanted too.' Trinket felt a chill run down his spine. 'Is the Colonel back in the Palace?' he asked innocently. 'I haven't set eyes on him.' 'Really?' replied the eunuch. 'Then we'd better just hurry along without him.' He turned around and set off.

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