“Matarife, here, with me,” hissed Salboa, painfully aware that events were heading rapidly out of control. Fortunately, he had had the foresight to plan a quick escape in case of such unforeseen complications. Together they bolted for a side door leading to a secret passage. Matarife and Salboa made it to the door carrying the Crosses and slammed the door shut behind them. “After them!” bellowed Monty, running for the door. “You, Nasrid, are under arrest,” shouted Cabbalas. “And get the dammed cameras out of here.”
“Arrested for what?” asked Nasrid. “Incitement to mass disturbance, impersonation, and kidnapping the girl. That will do for starters and I'll think of a few others.” Cabbalas ticked off the charges as he spoke to make his point. “This is an outrage,” shouted Nasrid, signalling
