All I Ask is for a Tall Ship

'To the best of my knowledge, this lake is magical in origin -- and designed to resemble an area of rural Scotland,' Merriman explains. He too glances down at the water beneath his feet, and gives a slight and non-committal shrug. 'Such a change would of course have to be authorised by the proprietors of Milliways, naturally. But with any luck, we will not have to resort to that kind of alteration.'

His thoughtful expression darkens to a near-scowl as he considers Wellard's last statement.

('After you, or her?')

'That would seem to be the intent,' he says, rather quietly.