Adam's Breed

There was consternation in Old Compton Street when the clan learnt that Gian-Luca had left the Doric, even Nerone's firm faith in him was shaken. "Dio! he must have gone crazy! " he exclaimed, chewing the ends of his moustache. Rosa and Mario were almost speechless for the moment, so great was their horrified amazement. "The Doric -- the Doric -- the Doric -- " murmured Mario, and then he could get no further.

Rocca shook his head as he sharpened his knives with a long, slow, experienced movement. "Mad! " he muttered, "completely mad!"