"Damn all Puritans and their base obsession with how much it costs!" Roger bellowed, shaking a tiny drumstick at Daniel’s brow as if it were the club of Hercules. "What matters is that the sentimental value of Météore to the de Lavardac family is very great. And who should be in Dunkirk just now but Eliza de Lavardac." Roger lost focus for some moments. "I hope it is not all true, what people say about her and the pox."