Here Be Dragons
Often, when the world has been too much with me, I have pondered the benefits of pretending my demise, as was done by the former Royal Alchemist the Baronet Sir Horace Twiddle-Chokesbottom, or the reknowned minstrel James Morrison.
Until now I was only deterred by a lack of the proper means, but I believe I have surmounted that problem in a suitable fashion. I shall vanish from the broad boulevards and warmly-lit drawing rooms of Quincy society in the aftermath of a zeppelin incident. Yes, HMAS Resolute will encounter mechanical difficulties two days into the Northern Passage, and when the smoke has cleared the stewards shall note that I have disappeared from my cabin.
But fear not! I shall return, in an equally dramatic fashion! My sudden re-appearance shall be marked by the publication of my very own penny dreadful, recounting my adventures while absent from civilization. Stranded in the frozen wastes of Ultima Thule! With only my faithful batman Wilkers and my trusty Webley revolver to rely on!
No doubt the novel will be a smashing sucess, allowing me to retire to a wastrel existence of whiskey bottles, card games and debauched women.
Until now I was only deterred by a lack of the proper means, but I believe I have surmounted that problem in a suitable fashion. I shall vanish from the broad boulevards and warmly-lit drawing rooms of Quincy society in the aftermath of a zeppelin incident. Yes, HMAS Resolute will encounter mechanical difficulties two days into the Northern Passage, and when the smoke has cleared the stewards shall note that I have disappeared from my cabin.
But fear not! I shall return, in an equally dramatic fashion! My sudden re-appearance shall be marked by the publication of my very own penny dreadful, recounting my adventures while absent from civilization. Stranded in the frozen wastes of Ultima Thule! With only my faithful batman Wilkers and my trusty Webley revolver to rely on!
No doubt the novel will be a smashing sucess, allowing me to retire to a wastrel existence of whiskey bottles, card games and debauched women.
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