Proserpina

I was finally able to get Siek Toth to help me, a decision he seemed to take reluctantly. One part of my mind registered the fact that Phillippe seemed to have taken a dislike to the man. But I was too excited to find out why.

After the man had left with his retinue, I turned to Phillippe eagerly.

‘Let us go and visit Schwartz first and then we can begin. Oh, Phillippe, I am so relieved, ‘I cried.

The boy looked at me and said nothing.

“What is it, Phillippe?” I asked, puzzled.

“That man. Toth. He is not to be trusted, “ replied my young companion shortly....