‘I said put the gun down!’ bawled Sant, trying to stay hidden. ‘I know you’re a foot-soldier; not the ring leader. The quicker you give in, the better!’
The historian laughed out loud. ‘Don’t be f*****g stupid, Inspector! I know I’m staring at life in prison if capital punishment never returns – and incidentally, I think it should and perhaps I deserve to die. But right now I don’t care what punishment’s coming my way. I have orders to fulfil and if you don’t cramp my style, I’ll let you and your woman PC over there – and Chloe here – live a full and healthy existence.’ At that cue, he turned back to the girl floundering at his feet: ‘The video! I won’t ask you again!’
‘Hand it over, Chloe!’ was Sant’s distant instruction.
‘Listen to the wise Inspector, Chloe, and do what he says!’ Tony
