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‘I thought a man on death row got to have a last meal,’ Nicko said ruefully.
‘Well I’m sorry to disappoint you, Nicko, but you’re the most hated man in the city. The crimes you’re charged with are despicable. I’m sure you’ll understand if we reserve that right and save the city the cost of a meal, you disgusting villain.’
‘Whatever happened to a fair trial?’
‘The judge has decided. You don’t deserve to sit in a cell for a single day longer. We have to get this done today.’
Nicko sighed at the hangman as he pulled on his dark jacket. He could see that there was no point trying to stall any longer. It looked like he was going to have to take the fall for this one after all. Given the suspicious nature of Father Christmas, he supposed, it was only a matter of time u
