"I heard the burned-out hulk of your steam carriage was found on the Chessop Bridge."

"We had a bit of trouble."

"The kind of trouble which leaves bodies behind." The Inspector looked sharply at Cal.

"I am not well-liked in some circles."

"Forgive me, my Lady, but dislike doesn't usually result in corpses and beatings."

"This is true, but the people involved have goals beyond the obvious." Cal closed her eyes and picked her words carefully. "You may know a bit ...