Wimseyfic: Port Meadow at Dawn

This short fic is brought to you by the fact that much of Port Meadow has recently been demonstrating its history as a water meadow. Large parts of it are a bit squishy at the best of times...

“I’ve never challenged anybody. It would be fun. I’ve been challenged three times and fought twice; the third time the police butted in. I’m afraid that was because my opponent didn’t fancy my choice of weapon.... Thanks, Bunter.... A bullet, you see, may go anywhere, but steel’s almost bound to go somewhere.”

“Peter,” said Harriet, looking gravely at him, “I believe you’re showing off.” (Gaudy Night, ch. 19)

( Port Meadow at Dawn )