They left the Black Vigil for the Persatuan. It was a building ringed with arches and palm trees and topped with an onion shaped dome. Jorick hung back and sent Sorino to find Wolfe, but the vampire didn't reach the building before the Scharfrichter appeared, Sadihra at his side.

"I've been waiting for you," Wolfe said brusquely. "The Scharfrichter are patrolling the area. So far there's nothing to report."

Jorick nodded. "We spoke to Fethillen. They're hiding out until ...