Chapter 31: ExpiationHours have passed. Midnight has come and gone. It’s January first. The new year.
Honoré’s birthday.
Sitting stiffly in his chair, McGauran strains to keep his eyes open. The last thrilling hours have taken their toll on his nerves and he feels the exhaustion, mental and physical, overcoming him. He glances at the candle on the side table. It’s soon to be extinguished. He stands. His legs are sore. He looks around for a candle in the dimly lit room, but his eyes always return to Honoré. He’s afraid he’ll disappear right before him. That demon could make a canoe fly. It can do other things. But what will it do? What? He can barely take the anticipation anymore. This confrontation, bargain, trade, whatever it is, must happen tonight. Now. This needs to end before Honoré
