The Belgian Affair II: Death on the Sambre

"WHAT HAVE WE HERE ..." CRASSUS STARTED.

He shoved me back and staggered toward Boudica. Adair reached for his glev, his battle knife. I managed to grab Adair's wrist before he put us all in it.

Crassus, wide-eyed, "A veritable wog amazon ... my own Hippolyta ..."

Crassus put his right hand on Boudica's shoulder; his left hand began rising toward her chest.

Boudica's right fist connected with the corner of Crassus's left eye. He staggered back, falling. The back of his head hit the field desk ...