39 - The Grand Tour

The companions have returned safely to Gwair, and Magritude Feather is spreading the word about the adventures, whilst Yevgeny Huxtable talks endlessly about the cultural treasures, and of course Guthrie Cotton likens the whole visit to the Grand Tour (the traditional trip through Europe undertaken by young upper-class Regency and Victorian men of means.)  But when Magritude starts yet another anecdote with the words “The fact is…” Sevelanz Grimple whispers to the other listeners the memorable comment by Lady Brocklehurst, that this usually indicates the beginning of a lie.  However to prove the authenticity of the narrative, Guthrie Cotton fires up his magic lantern, and projects his photographic slide show.