12 April 1997 Doctor Who: 1776 A Farce in Half an Act (Or half a farce in an act) (Or a farce since BritComRD can't act...) aka Turlough Gets the Lead Out aka The Doctor Who Played in the Wars aka The Return of the Little Wooden Boy aka Grace Grinches her Great Great Great Great Great (etc) Grandfather aka trinalin should get to bed now... starring the fifth Doctor, Vislor Turlough and Grace Holloway Turlough is played by the wonderful trinalin CptPeronovic is astonishingly acted by the humble Haem Grace_ is gracefully played by the incomparable DrGrace Doc5 is magnificently played by ElsaF Ephraim is the exuberant talavera Wainwrighte is performed in a haphazard state by Turlough The Little Wooden Boy returns in the disguise of BritComRD (~user01@162.atlanta-004.ga.dial-access.att.net). He plays Howe. Nolan was played for three seconds by Harry Pimm (who did not shoot Mary Tamm, surprisingly.) SgtPearson was played (in drag) by Benny. She hopes the test audience likes her performance and asks her back for the next show. (Let's face it, being an archeology professor isn't all it's cracked up to be...) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Turlough is in his ship traveling to Earth's past * Turlough has the coordinates set from a distress beacon * Turlough thinks the signal is from a Time Lord, but he can't be sure * Turlough checks his relative chronometer: 1776 * Turlough talks to the ship's log It would appear that I'm arriving in Earth's past. On the continent known as North America, if I remember correctly. Never paid much attention in Ms. Newman's geography class. Well, I'll be arriving soon. Log out. * Turlough makes plans for landing * Turlough's ship arrives at night in a clump of trees for good coverage * Turlough takes out the tracer to locate the distress signal * Turlough leaves the ship carrying a survival pack ***** * CptPeronovic walks out of his tent to survey the camp * CptPeronovic nods with satisfaction - the fire is still raging, and most of the soldiers have turned in for the night * CptPeronovic takes a seat next to the fire and scans over the documents about tomorrow's march ***** * Doc_5 is wandering through Concord, Massachusetts * Grace_ wanders behind Well, Grace, I thought we'd have dinner at a nice restaurant I know of here, but I think we got here about 200 years early. * Grace_ laughs Heh, yes, I think so... but this is so...cool! Which would be fine, I suppose... but I'm afraid there may be a war going on here, if I remember my American history correctly. * Grace_'s eyes widen You mean we can watch the Battle of Concord? I suppose, but we'll have to find a safe vantage point. It wouldn't do to have you hit by a stray bullet, fired by someone who has nothing to do with us. * Grace_ looks serious and nods * Grace_ sees a pub across the lane Let's see what they have there. I suppose that pub would be relatively safe. ***** * Turlough is on the other side of the city, still following the tracer ***** * Grace_ looks up at the pub sign... Wainwrighte Shoppe Doctor, that name... was a name on my fathers side. With an "e" on the end, too. Really, Grace? Well, maybe you can meet one of your ancestors. However, if we do, let me warn you, you mustn't do anything that would change his life. * Grace_ nods with excitement and half listens Yeah, right... Just act like any other pub patron. * Grace_ heads over to the pub * Grace_ peers through the window and grins in anticipation Doctor, com'on! * Grace_ opens the door and looks around * Doc_5 follows Grace into the pub * Doc_5 fishes in his pockets for a coin to buy an ale * Grace_ stares around like a tourist at the milling travelers and the barkeep Hmmm... not sure I have any of the right sort of currency. I was planning to land in 1977, and I have a good number of Kennedy half dollars here, but no double eagles. * Grace_ grins and whispers: Oooooo, those would be expensive. * Doc_5 decides to see if he can fake out the barkeep Two ales, please. * Doc_5 slaps a Kennedy half-dollar down on the bar * Grace_ glances at the barkeep with interest What's that then? * Wainwrighte points to the coin A coin, my good man. A good silver coin. * Wainwrighte picks it up * Grace_ studies the barkeep Sure looks like silver. * Wainwrighte looks at the coin closer That isn't the King. We've been traveling. Picked up those coins in... Mexico City. Hmmm...well, the feller looks a bit Spanish. * Grace_ peers harder at the barkeep and notices some interesting facial characteristics As long as it isn't the King's money, it's welcome here, friend. * Grace_ practically leans across the bar to get a better look The "Kennedy" fellow on that coin... he was an Aztec ruler. Those are Aztec coins. Very valuable. Aztec, you say? Interesting. * Wainwrighte pockets the coin and gets two ales * Grace_ continues to stare * Wainwrighte returns with the ales Say, er... barkeep... Is this your place? Come on, Grace. Let's find a table near the front windows, where we can watch... the festivities. * Grace_ glances at the Doctor * Wainwrighte smiles at the young lady Yes, this is my very own establishment. Nearly wiped out by English taxes, but she's still a fine place. Really? Well, um...you wouldn't happen to know a...Ephraim Wainwrighte? * Wainwrighte smiles again Ephraim? You mean my boy? * Grace_'s eyes widen Your boy? * Grace_ glances at the Doctor in a panic Yup. See that little tyke over there? * Wainwrighte points to the little kid sitting at the piano * Doc_5 raises an eyebrow How would you know him? Oh! Well, I...er...he is a friend of a friend's...child. Oh! I see. * Grace_ glances over at her distant ancestor * Grace_ grins at the Doctor Doctor, we know these good people. Isn't that amazing? * Wainwrighte smiles again * Doc_5 smiles politely, but tries to steer Grace away from these people who could affect her past Come on... let's stop bothering this nice bartender and go drink our ales. * Grace_ finds herself being steered but continues to look over her shoulder at the barkeep and child Oh, Doctor... look at him... he must be my great-great... ten-great grandfather! * Doc_5 sits down at a table Yes, I think he may be... but remember, don't make an impression * Grace_ sits and watches agog This is so EXCITING! * Ephraim_W watches the strangers * Grace_ sits back in her chair and beams ***** * Turlough arrives at the TARDIS, a little surprised * Turlough was hoping, not suspecting, the Doctor was involved * Turlough fiddles with the TARDIS lock * Turlough notices the door to the TARDIS opening * Turlough enters the TARDIS ***** * Grace_ sips the ale and thinks * Doc_5 amuses himself playing with another Kennedy half dollar, working it between his knuckles and seemingly making it disappear and reappear * Grace_ leans across the table Can't we just talk to him...for a minute? * Doc_5 smiles at the little boy * Ephraim_W nods I suppose, but remember, this is important, keep it very formal and bland. Okay! * Grace_ composes herself and glances at the child * Ephraim_W smiles a bit at the strange man with the celery on his lapel * Grace_ smiles in invitation * Ephraim_W looks at the pretty lady * Grace_ whispers Doctor, play with the coin... that might bring him over. * Doc_5 holds the coin up in front of Ephraim's face then makes it "disappear" bring it back from behind the boy's ear * Ephraim_W looks amazed How did you do that, mister? Very simple. You just have to know how. * Doc_5 smiles at the boy * Ephraim_W smiles back at the Doctor ***** * CptPeronovic leads his troops up to the Concord town line All right, men, we're going to take the town square and do it quick. Nolan, take a group round the rear. * Nolan takes the rear * CptPeronovic nods at Nolan and watches his group split off from the main * CptPeronovic jogs on into the center of town, Union Jack waving behind him * SgtPearson follows Peronovic's lead ***** Well, Grace, I think we ought to be going now. * Grace_ looks disappointed Oh, well, it's nice to meet you... Ephraim. We really shouldn't linger here. Too much chance of making an impression... * Doc_5 smiles at the boy and gives him the half-dollar There, you can keep this. Thanks, mister. * Ephraim_W looks at the coin Come on, Grace. * Doc_5 heads out the door * Grace_ looks at the boy and follows the Doctor * Ephraim_W looks from the coin to Grace and back * Ephraim_W takes the coin and wraps it carefully in his hankie * Grace_ glances back for one more look ***** * SgtPearson is watching and waiting for the signal to charge * CptPeronovic walks down the center of the main street, eventually coming to a nice-looking restaurant All right, Pearson, have at it. * CptPeronovic enters the restaurant to obtain food for the men * SgtPearson ushers his men to close form and enters the establishment * Doc_5 starts across the street with the idea of getting back to the TARDIS before the fireworks begin * Grace_ dawdles behind We'd better hurry Grace. I think the quicker we're away from here, the better. * Ephraim_W stares at the lady * SgtPearson turns to see people leaving a pub * Grace_ stops and stares at the soldiers What? Captain - colonials escaping from the pub across the way! * CptPeronovic comes back out, having terrified the proprietor enough to obtain several dozen meals * CptPeronovic looks over, spotting the Doctor and Grace * Doc_5 sees the soldiers and realizes they are too late Hmm. Get them and bring them back here. * SgtPearson marches over to the colonials Come on, Grace, we need to get out of here! Wait, sir. * Grace_ nods and starts to run Sorry, must dash! * SgtPearson chases after the couple * SgtPearson fires a shot into the ground HALT! * Ephraim_W steps outside the pub to see where the strangers are going Doctor! He's shooting! * Doc_5 stops, mindful that getting Grace shot will put a damper on her career as a cardiologist * Doc_5 puts his hands in the air * Grace_ halts, bumping into the Doctor * CptPeronovic walks over to the pub and takes hold of the boy's arm Hey! Whatcha doin' that fer? Now Captain, I really must ask you to leave the child alone. * SgtPearson bustles the two strangers toward the captain Yeah, let him go! He has nothing to do with your quarrel with the colonials. He's a colonial, isn't he? * SgtPearson despises anyone who doesn't follow the King You were consorting with people who may be dangerous. I shall have to put you all under guard. * CptPeronovic motions to a couple of soldiers to guard the entrance to the pub, while another interrogates all those inside * Ephraim_W struggles a bit I weren't con...con...consortin' wif 'em! Now, sir, would you mind telling me why you fled when we attempted to detain you? * Doc_5 smiles charmingly Um... I thought you might have thought I ran out on my bar tab... * Grace_ interjects He's British! * CptPeronovic laughs * Grace_ laughs nervously That's an excellent joke, madam. His accent is all wrong. My accent is wrong? Everyone is British, ma'am. * Grace_ looks at the Doctor and whispers: Oh oh. * Doc_5 smiles We're just tourists, Captain. Harmless tourists. And if you don't mind, we'll be on our way. This is war, sir. Tourism is hardly popular. I don't think you should go anywhere just yet. War? Oh, dear... I'm sure that wasn't mentioned in the brochure. * CptPeronovic frowns at the unfamiliar term, then herds the Doctor, Grace and Ephraim along Not really a war, sir. More a local skirmish. * Grace_ nods and smiles Where are you taking us? You're to be interrogated. * Ephraim_W stomps on the sergeant's foot Once these colonials - ARGH! * SgtPearson lets go of the boy * Ephraim_W runs * SgtPearson shoots after the boy * Doc_5 bumps into the sergeant to keep him from shooting after the boy * SgtPearson chases after the boy * Ephraim_W runs around a building * CptPeronovic levels his musket at the Doctor Interfering with the operations of the British military - clearly a treasonous crime. * Grace_ shouts and bumps into the captain * CptPeronovic's grip on the gun wavers, but he mostly stands firm He really mustn't harm the boy. Think of what terrible publicity it would be for the British army to be harming children! * CptPeronovic motions to the soldiers to seize Grace and the Doctor During - skirmishes - everyone is at equal risk. ***** * SgtPearson sees the boy hiding behind a rain barrow Come out, lad. I shan't hurt you! * SgtPearson mutters to himself "much" Come and get me! * SgtPearson moves closer to the boy I've no time for games, lad. * SgtPearson shoots through the rain barrow Hey! Ow! Me arm! * Ephraim_W falls against the side of the building and slides to the ground ***** * Grace_ screams and tackles the captain * CptPeronovic DOES lose his footing this time * CptPeronovic goes crashing to the ground, the musket going off in the fall * SgtPearson hears the shot Doctor! Run! * Doc_5 takes Grace by the arm and runs after the sergeant, hoping to avert harm to Ephraim * CptPeronovic scrambles up, grabs his musket, and pursues the Doctor and Grace * CptPeronovic doesn't have time to reload it, but can certainly whack them over the head with it * CptPeronovic listens as the other soldiers surround the area - good men * Grace_ runs to the barrow * Ephraim_W gets up and starts to run Ephraim, this way! * Grace_ catches up to Ephraim and grabs his uninjured arm * Ephraim_W follows the lady * Doc_5 comes up on the sergeant Now, leave the boy alone! * CptPeronovic comes up behind the Doctor and deals him a good blow to the back of the head with his musket Thank you, sir. * Doc_5 pitches forward * Doc_5 falls on his face in the dirt * SgtPearson reloads * SgtPearson has reloaded and is ready Certainly, Sergeant. Where's the boy? They've run off that way. I don't think we'll catch them. * SgtPearson sees the boy and the woman escaping * Grace_ runs with the boy to the TARIDS Your musket is loaded? Yes sir! * CptPeronovic grimaces as he looks after them Try to catch up with them anyhow. They can't go far. * Doc_5 starts to get up slowly, his head pounding * SgtPearson salutes and runs after the pair * CptPeronovic looks down at the Doctor Take it easy. That'll be a nasty bump. * Doc_5 sits up and rubs his head ***** * Ephraim_W tries to be brave, but is crying a bit Hang on, Ephraim, it's not far. * Grace_ runs to the TARDIS door and fumbles for her key * Turlough is in the console room, reading a computer screen * Grace_ enters the TARDIS and leads the injured boy in * Turlough turns around at the sound of the door opening Ow! * Grace_ glances down at Ephraim It's OK, I'm going to take care of that. * Grace_ stops short when she sees the strange man Who are you? * Turlough looks at the woman - typical, she's pretty I'm Turlough. [as if that explains everything] Who are you? I'm Grace. And who exactly are you, Turlough? Your friend is injured. So you know where the infirmary is here? What - ... er...no, I don't. How did you get in here? The TARDIS let me in. * Turlough leaves the console room * Turlough pokes his head back in Coming? * Grace_ follows, leading the boy Ow! * Turlough moves down the corridor past many doors * Turlough opens the fifth on the left In here. * Grace_ enters the infirmary Heh, I should have known... state of the art. * Grace_ picks up the boy and places him the table * Grace_ studies the bullet wound Hmmmm, just a very bad graze. * Ephraim_W wibbles his lower lip * Grace_ goes about bandaging the arm * Grace_ looks up at Turlough Now, what do you mean the TARDIS let you in? Just that. It let me in. * Ephraim_W looks around I was tracing a distress call. It led me here. This 'ere place seems bigger on the inside. * Turlough looks to the boy * Grace_ absently pats the boy Er...yes. It is dimensionally transcendental. * Grace_ looks at Turlough, chagrined Watch where you are putting your hands, lady. So, you are a friend of the Doctor. The Doctor? Who's he? * Turlough smiles * Grace_ stares This is not amusing...whoever you are. I have an injured rel - child, and the Doctor has been caught by the soldiers. Your ancestor, I take it? * Turlough walks out of the infirmary * Turlough is going back to the console room * Grace_ sucks in air and motions to the child * Grace_ looks at the empty doorway and quietly curses * Ephraim_W looks at his arm Thanks, lady. * Grace_ smiles at the boy You're welcome. The arm will be just fine. You'll see. So...where are we? What? Um...er...well...let's go see that that man went, shall we? * Turlough is reading up on the Wainwrightes * Grace_ leads the child back to the console room * Turlough looks up at Grace and the boy Ephraim, isn't it? * Grace_ glares at Turlough Yes. Who are you? Good question. Born January 1766? Yes. Are you an Irishman? * Turlough smiles Not really, no. My name is Turlough. * Ephraim_W nods You shouldn't be here, you know. You should've stayed with your dad. I'll see him later tonight.You gots a message for him, or sumptin? And who are you, TURLOUGH? * Turlough looks at Grace, simply oozing charm * Grace_ places her hands on her hips I'm from Trion. I traveled with the Doctor for many years. Ah, now we are getting somewhere... Trion? Is that in Connecticut? Not too far, Ephraim. * Ephraim_W nods And as I said, I was merely answering a distress call. * Grace_ mutters under her breath: Snooty alien. Which, it would seem, was put out by the TARDIS itself. * Grace_ is startled * Ephraim_W looks at Grace Distress call? I didn't hear the gongs. It's a transtemporal radio signal. It isn't audible. So, the Doctor's been captured? * Grace_ rubs her forehead Yes, he has. The Tories have him. Who's this Doctor fellow? He's the nice man who gave you the coin. * Ephraim_W feels his pocket...still there Well, then, we should get Mr. Wainwrighte home, and then rescue the Doctor. Simple enough. Of course, knowing that the Doctor is involved, it will not be quite that easy. He does enjoy complicating issues. Sure. How do we rescue him from an army of soldiers? Well, lets answer that question AFTER we get Ephraim back home. * Grace_ dislikes being pushed around but has no choice Fine. Let's go. * Turlough turns on the scanner to look outside Awww...do I hafta? * Grace_ does not trust Turlough Yes, Ephraim, I'm sure your father is worried. * Turlough sees nothing untoward outside * Turlough leaves the TARDIS with Grace and Ephraim in tow * Grace_ leads Ephraim and glances suspiciously at Turlough ***** * Doc_5 bides his time under heavy guard * CptPeronovic strides around the pub, watching as his men interrogate the patrons and the Doctor * CptPeronovic is aware now that the Doctor and his friend showed great interest in the boy he apprehended * CptPeronovic wants to know why I assure you, Captain, our only interest in the boy was seeing that a child was not harmed. * CptPeronovic sits down next to Howe, across from the Doctor There was no danger to the boy before we found him consorting with you - so why were you so interested in him, eh? * CptPeronovic stares the Doctor in the eye * CptPeronovic is distracted by the celery on his lapel - why on earth is the man wearing that? * Doc_5 rubs his sore head So, when will you be letting us good folk go back to our business, then? * Wainwrighte hates these royalists * CptPeronovic holds a hand up to the Doctor, then turns to face Wainwrighte We'll be in town at least for the night. * CptPeronovic glances at Howe Bring an ale for the soldier. * CptPeronovic turns back to the Doctor * Wainwrighte grumbles and gets an ale for Howe Now, sir, pray continue. If you don't mind, you could bring me an ale as well. * Wainwrighte smiles at the Doctor Will do, sir! * Howe glances back at CaptPeronovic * Wainwrighte gets two ales. The one for the soldier he waters down when no one is looking * Wainwrighte hands one ale to Howe, the other to the Doctor * Wainwrighte winks at the Doctor * Doc_5 takes the ale. However, alcohol and closed head injuries is a bad combination, so he only sips at it ***** * SgtPearson comes out of the shadows and points his musket at Turlough and the others Halt or I'll fire! * Turlough halts Oh no, here we go again. Okay, so you'll fire. Then what? * Grace_ halts and puts a protective arm around the boy The other two of us would escape while you reload. * Ephraim_W looks fearfully at the man who shot him * Grace_ looks at Turlough and catches on to the game Yes, well, two would escape, but then... Yeah, we could run if we wanted. Oh! Hi Doctor! * SgtPearson falls for the oldest trick in the book * SgtPearson looks * SgtPearson feels Newton's First Law of motion taking place as Turlough crashes into him * SgtPearson winds up on the forest floor * SgtPearson is winded as Turlough removes his musket * Grace_ pulls a vine off a nearby tree and hands it to Turlough * Turlough ties up the sergeant * Grace_ grins Thanks, Grace. Good job, Turlough. Thankfully he was more stupid than your average human. So, back to the pub? * Grace_ looks at Turlough and her smile fades a bit Stuck on yourself a bit? * Grace_ starts off but turns to Turlough Do you have a plan or are we just going stroll right in? Plan? To return Ephraim to his dad. Then try to find the Doctor. That's more than the Doctor usually has. The town is full of soldiers... hello??? Is it? You didn't tell me that. * Grace_ smirks You seemed to know everything. * Grace_ looks down at the boy Well, I only know what the TARDIS told me. Which doesn't seem to be much, now that I think about it. Typical of the Doctor... * Grace_ glances at Turlough with a hint of disgust * Turlough notices that once again, he's managed to turn off a human female from the power of his charm... Ephraim, is there a secret way in? Well...yes, kinda. Come on, Ephraim, show us. OK. * Grace_ follows the boy ***** * Howe tells everyone in the bar that the first person to move gets their stomach full of musket pellets * Doc_5 deliberately knocks over his ale Oh! How clumsy of me. * CptPeronovic stands up as the ale sloshes across the table toward him * CptPeronovic rights the mug * Howe tells his mate that there will be a raid of the pub and the people around it in an investigation of a colonist spy * Doc_5 takes a napkin and starts to wipe up the mess * CptPeronovic was about to summon the barkeeper, but sees that the Doctor is prepared * CptPeronovic looks around Where did you get that? * CptPeronovic snatches up the napkin - it's made of fine cloth * CptPeronovic shrugs and tosses it back * Doc_5 takes advantage of Peronovic's interest in his wiping to pocket the salt shaker from the table * CptPeronovic sits back down once the ale has been mopped up Now, are you going to tell me what you're doing here or aren't you? * Doc_5 has one hand in his pocket, taking the lid off the salt shaker surreptitiously ***** This way. * Ephraim_W points * Turlough follows Ephraim and Grace * Ephraim_W moves over hill and over dale * Ephraim_W puts his finger to his lips Quiet. * Grace_ stops and looks * Ephraim_W whispers: That's the back of the pub, right there. * Grace_ pats Ephraim's shoulder Good job. ***** * SgtPearson rubs his head as he slowly gets up * SgtPearson follows the boy and the woman yet again ***** Well, Captain, I'm afraid you have me. Actually, I'm an agent... an agent of... the French. Sent here to find out your plans. The boy is a midget courier. * CptPeronovic raises an eyebrow * Doc_5 natters on, just trying to hold Peronovic's attention How interesting. I suspected as much. Then this entire town must be part of the rebel movement. Men! Up, quick, and seize the town! * Doc_5 gets the lid off the salt shaker, and whips it out of his pocket, throwing salt in the Captain's face * Doc_5 gets up and runs out of the pub * CptPeronovic cries out, throwing his hands in front of his eyes AFTER HIM! * CptPeronovic stumbles around the pub and out the door, eyes streaming * Doc_5 heads back for the TARDIS * Turlough watches the back of the pub * Grace_ sees a fawn blur run by Oh no! Was that the Doctor? * CptPeronovic bumps into Grace * CptPeronovic peers at her through his watering eyes You! Ephraim, run! * Ephraim_W runs * CptPeronovic snags Grace's arm * Grace_ knees Peronovic in the groin and takes off * CptPeronovic tumbles to the ground * Grace_ runs out of town after kneeing the captain * Howe doesn't know where the heck he is but that's OK. Damn that ale! * Howe runs outside to see everyone running ***** * SgtPearson sees the man from the pub approaching * SgtPearson points his musket at him Stop, or I'll fire! And don't try any tricks. * Grace_ runs towards the TARDIS * Grace_ stops in the road as she spots Pearson * SgtPearson doesn't see Grace but still has the Doctor in his sights * CptPeronovic manages to stand up - his eyes, at least, are clear of salt now * Grace_ darts behind a nearby bush * Grace_ motions to Ephraim to hide with her * CptPeronovic sees Ephraim running away in the distance, and chases after the little informant * Ephraim_W stops and ducks behind Grace's bush * CptPeronovic jogs up to a clearing slightly away from the TARDIS, having lost track of Ephraim * SgtPearson is pointing his gun at the Doctor still Now, I know there is only one bullet, sir. But that will be enough to kill you. I've had one hell of a day and I really wouldn't mind shooting someone. * CptPeronovic looks around and spots the hem of a dress sticking out from behind a low bush * Grace_ whispers to the boy: Oh oh, he's going to shoot the Doctor! Doctor who? * Grace_ does a double take at the boy Yeah, right. * CptPeronovic walks quietly up to the bush then dives behind it, getting hold of Ephraim Hey! Watch it, Georgie! * Grace_ swivels around and sees Peronovic * CptPeronovic yanks Ephraim to him and steps away from Grace Let him go! Don't make me hurt you, ma'am. You haven't been incriminated yet. But this one is an informant. * CptPeronovic looks down at the informant - he looks so young A child? An informant! * Grace_ laughs derisively This is no child, ma'am. He's a dwarf from France. * Grace_ gapes Do you seriously believe that??? * CptPeronovic pauses and looks at Ephraim again. He really DOES look young * CptPeronovic recalls who told him that tale, too... * Ephraim_W kicks Peronovic in the shin Speak for yourself, Georgie. * CptPeronovic grimaces but holds in his pain * Grace_ knocks Peronovic down with a fine judo chop * CptPeronovic falls down * Grace_ looks at Peronovic with satisfaction ***** * Turlough is running just ahead of the royalists * Doc_5 looks up and sees the gun pointing at him * SgtPearson is still pointing his gun at Doc5 * Doc_5 grabs Pearson's musket barrel * Doc_5 struggles with Pearson, pushing the barrel up so it's pointing skyward * SgtPearson shoots as the Doctor struggles with him * SgtPearson is overwhelmed for the umpteenth time today * Turlough arrives in the clearing in time to see the Doctor fighting with the soldier * Doc_5 rolls his eyes, amazed at how gullible the average British soldier has become Doctor! * Turlough barrels into SgtPearson for the second time today * Doc_5 gets the gun away from Pearson * Turlough stands Doctor - are you okay? Everybody just STOP! * Doc_5 glares at all the fighting people * CptPeronovic groggily gets up and moves to join the group at the TARDIS * Doc_5 levels the musket at Pearson Now, if I have everyone's attention... * SgtPearson stares down the barrel of his own gun Now, Captain Peronovic, I apologize for telling tales, but really. The boy is NOT a dwarf spy from France. He's just a boy. * SgtPearson has a knife in his kit, and gets it out when the Doctor isn't watching * SgtPearson aims for the Doctor, but would actually hit Ephraim with the shot Pearson, stop him, now! This man is a liar and a traitor! * SgtPearson gets ready to throw the knife, which, although intended for the Doctor, heads for Ephraim * Turlough sees the knife almost too late and jumps to protect Ephraim * Turlough feels something burning in his bum ARGH! * Turlough looks to see if the boy is okay * Turlough passes out from the pain * CptPeronovic is not sure how to react to this latest failure * CptPeronovic can feel the rank being stripped from his shoulders even now * Doc_5 swings the musket and knocks Pearson down * SgtPearson reacquaints himself with the ground yet again * Doc_5 turns to Peronovic Sir, let me tell you, if ever our paths cross again... Now, if you don't mind, I suggest you let the dwarf French spy go back to his parents. * CptPeronovic grumbles * Grace_ stands beside the Doctor Grace, help Turlough up. We can take him with us. * Ephraim_W looks around Come along, boy. I'm going to take you back to your parents, and then I'm moving out of this town. * Grace_ smiles reassuringly at the boy and helps Turlough into the TARDIS * Ephraim_W waves to Grace * CptPeronovic helps Pearson up and leads Ephraim back to town * Doc_5 helps Grace with Turlough * Turlough is still in pain, but is regaining consciousness * Doc_5 helps Grace and Turlough into the TARDIS Doctor - one thing. Yes? * Grace_ looks at Turlough Please prevent your TARDIS from sending out distress signals. * Doc_5 looks at the console Oh, dear, I forgot to cancel the automatic distress beacon... I'd rather you worked out all the temporal anomalies, rather than me taking them in the bum for you. ::the end!::