Peter's gaze fell to his lap, where his trousers had become damp with urine. In the spur of the moment, he hadn't realised that he had relieved himself. He didn't mean to do it. It was fright that caused the reaction.
Damien shook his head before turning his back on Peter to get away from the mess he had created. He joined Eloise and led her away before she was pulled back into it.
Laura stood beside Peter, upset that he had not listened to her. Now the crowd would speak of this for days to come. Peter could have saved them from this embarrassment if only he had listened.
Peter looked up at Laura and offered his hand for her to help him up. "I need a change of trousers, and we must go to the town guards."
Laura didn't move to help Peter. "Go to the town guards for what? He didn't show his gun until you brought the stick, and as for everything else, you brought it on yourself for lying. Look around at what you have done."
