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59 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2013
“A count! Named Axel! A military man! With black hair and blue eyes! And in a state of distress! Oh, the universe had outdone herself.”
“It was a very bad idea. It was a terrible idea. It was the worst idea he had ever heard. It was irresistible.”
“When one steals a flying balloon and animates it to fly over Paris, one should, ideally, have some idea how said balloon normally works.”
“Hello," Magnus said to the monkey. The monkey did not reply. "I shall call you Ragnor.”
Magnus: Claude!
I’ll need you to get a leash for my monkey, Claude, and also a hat.
Claude: Of course, monsieur.
Magus: Do you think he needs a little coat as well?
Claude: Perhaps not in this weather, monsieur.
Magus: “You’re right, make it a simple dressing gown, just like mine.
Claude: Which one, monsieur?
Magus: The one in rose and silver.
Claude: An excellent choice, monsieur.
Magus: And take him to the kitchen and get him a proper breakfast, will you? He’ll need fruit and water, and perhaps a cool bath.