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"Of course, the stone walls won't burn," said Horace, with a tinge of disappointment.
"No," Halt agreed. "But the timber floors and their support beams will. And all the ceilings and stairways will burn and collapse. And the heat will damage the walls as well. Shouldn't be surprised if some of them just collapse."
"Good," said Horace, and there was a world of satisfaction in the single word.
Together, they turned their backs on the memory of Deparnieux.
They urged their horses forward and the little cavalcade moved off, Tug following close behind the two riders.
"Let's go and find Will," said Halt.