The Truth, pgs. 260-290 Summary

Trixiebell and not Deep Bone accompanies the crew through the streets, where William is sure that no one will make an attempt on Wuffles. In the print shed, Pin and Tulip are waiting, holding Sacharissa prisoner and demanding to see Otto. As Wuffles attacks Pin, a crossbow misfire hits a lamp, which showers the room with burning oil. William warns that the old paint tins will explode, just as they do. As the building begins to collapse, Pin and Tulip hide in the stone cellar. Pin is convinced that he is not destined to fry, but the lead slugs melt and begin flowing downstairs. When Tulip examines Otto's salamanders and then his "Handle viz Car!" eels, a flash of black light goes through his already ragged brain, sending him back to childhood and to victims whom they...