"You are not breaking any law by doing so, and as a Guardian my job is to enforce the law and keep the peace. Any tactic that avoids bloodshed is one I'd encourage."

He studies her a few seconds longer before pushing his chair back, picking up his bags again and adjusting them to one hand so he can pick up his drink in the other.

"Think what you will. I have no way to prove to you that I speak in earnest, but... if you'll take one piece of advice? Be very careful of Gilbert Norrell."