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[never_shall_yield]

 
The next time William comes to the bar, there will be a note waiting for him.



Monsieur Evans

Please forgive this being addressed to you, you are the only one I know working in the stables. I wish to inform you, and any other stable hands, that two nights ago Acajou was taken from his stall without permission and ridden about the grounds. It was a personal attack, and so I see no danger to any other mounts; however, I should like it known so that care may be taken to see it does not happen again. As you likely know, I have another young one in my care, and should not like to think harm may come to him either. 

You have always seemed a man who knows his business. Would you be amenable to holding the keys for locks I fit to the doors of those two stalls? If other hands need to exercise the horses, I will trust that you give them only to those you know to be decent people. This does not included Sir Harry Percy, or any of the French students from my world. Teja will, of course, have full access to Cheval. 

I will see you receive recompense for your effort.

Sincerely,

Javert (Inspector) , in August as time is reckoned here, around ten o'clock in the evening.

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[not_his_pa]

William reads over the note with his coffee and shakes his head at the decent people part. He can almost hear Javert saying it and writes a response.

Dear Mr. Javert,
I will watch over the keys and exercise the horses. Would you make a list for me of who you want to exercise your horses when I cannot? Milliways is large and we both know a lot of people. I would rather know your choices than have you not be happy with mine.

Sincerely,
William Evans

[never_shall_yield]

Some time later, another reply.

Monsieur Evans

I hardly know who else works here. Teja will walk Cheval out, I am sure, as he is not broken yet, and the man is the closest he has to an owner. I will ask him if he might ride Acajou also, when you and I are both absent. Ganymede must have full access to Acajou, as he belongs to him. I will have keys given to both of them. I do not know who else of my acquaintance rides, and will make sure to do it myself most days. If I meet others who can be trusted, I will inform you.

My thanks,

Javert.


He is glad to have this situation fixed. If Harry Percy goes near the stallion again he is not sure what might happen, and does not want to find out.

[not_his_pa]

That will work and William nods.

Mister Javert,
I think that should work well.

William Evans