Chapter 2 Summary

Flash escapes from Rosanna's house but is badly shaken. Although Rosanna is a demanding and passionate woman, she also possesses a violent temper and Flash muses that he will never be able to look at a hairbrush the same way ever again. Flash still considers Rosanna one of the most magnificent women he has ever known. Flash discovers later that Rosanna's husband is in the process of divorcing her.

Flash does not expect to see Otto again but one month later, both men are present at Tom Perceval's house to see a boxing match and do some hunting. The event lasts for several days. Flash arrives at Tom's to be told that everyone in attendance is an old friend, except one. A friend of Tom's uncle, the man has just arrived and is already irritating. Tom cannot seem to get rid of him...