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At King's Farthing, home of the Collingfords, Cedric's dad, Lord Collingford and handyman Groome are both in military uniform in a room temporarily used as HQ for war games taking place in the woods. Both Charles and Groome are reservists. The door of the room, usually the drawing room, opens...

Cedric is on the platform of Duck Halt, the disused railway station that is home to Catweazle. He is about to enter waiting room when he hears shouts from inside. He opens the door ajar and peers in. Catweazle is in a rage, throwing things across the room, kicking stuff around, in a foul temper...

Note: Dr Who fans will recognise where I got this puzzle from! You are an explorer and have discovered a hitherto unknown pyramid in Egypt. Unfortunately you are locked in the chamber, air is running out and you are going to die. You have made an Earth shattering discovery, the myths about...

A father tells a group of children that at least one of them has a muddy face. " Step forward if you have a muddy face" he tells them, and repeats this request until those with muddy faces steps forward. If there are 'x' muddy children then 'x' will step forward at the ' xth' request, ie if 2...

At Castle Saburac, C " and now brother the little sticks, it was our bargain " Carrot hands over matches. C " we vanquished thy enemy " Ct " you really did make it work didn't you" C " together brother, we did it together " Ct " I never really thought it would come off" C " Rapkyn's magic is...

Later that evening, George pacing the room, Carrot looks decidedly uneasy at the dining table. What has he done! G " I'm getting worried it's after ten" Ct " she may been taken ill" G " that's a cheerful thing to say. Never get it passed those old dodderers without her" Ct " wouldn't you Dad"...

G " Council meets at seven, hope she can swing it" Ct " I don't understand " G " I've told you haven't I?" Ct " what about?" G " those sheds I want to put up and having to get the council's permission. That's why I've been so puzzled by your behaviour to Miss B" Ct " what d'you mean " G " she's...

George is walking through the farmyard as Carrot arrives on his bike. G " Carrot I want a word with you " Carrot dismounts from bike, G " what's the matter?" Ct " what d'you mean Dad?" G " you seem sort of....well if anything is wrong or worrying you, let me know and I'll try and sort it out"...

Back at Castle Saburac Catweazle has made a wax doll of Susan Bonnington, hair attached to it. Ct " I do hope we're doing the right thing. Have to go through with it now. It looks quite like her." C " it will serve" Ct " you're sure the new spell will be okay " C " it will be okay if that is...

Carrot and Catweazle look through window of hairdressers, C ( shocked) " a torture chamber!" Ct " no it's a hairdressers, where they cut people's hair " C " monstrous hair is magic hair is strength " Ct " er..yes of course " C " remember Samson, who hath thy hair has power over thee "...

In Westbourne village Susan Bonnington parks her car outside hairdressers and walks in. Receptionist is on phone, Audrey( phone) " got to go now Fred, Queen of Sheba is coming in" Susan enters, Au" good afternoon Miss Bonnington " SB " haven't time for a shampoo and set today Audrey just a trim"...

At the farm Susan is being escorted to her Rolls Royce by George, SB " I really will do my best George, if not I'll phone you" G " it's very kind of you, I'll keep my fingers crossed " SB " don't worry George.....oh silly old me I forgot the eggs" They go back into the farmhouse, Carrot and...

Ct " I don't know where to start really. I know we're in some sort of jam" C " jam?" Ct " with the farm, I wish I could explain. I know how desperate Dad must be , but money isn't everything is it. This woman has got pots of dough" C ( puzzled)" pots of dough?!" Ct " she's always hanging around...

In Castle Saburac Catweazle has placed logs in his brazier, C " now for the fire" Catweazle picks up a couple of sticks and starts rubbing them together hoping for a spark to light his fire. Carrot climbs into tank. Ct " I didn't know you were in the boy scouts" C " disturb me not thy brother I...

Carrot dressed more smartly is finishing his meal as George and Susan chat. G " coffee Susan?" SB " thanks..I say that boy's hair needs a jolly good cut." G " yes it does " SB " nearly long enough to take him with me this afternoon ( laughs)" G " when do you have to go?" SB " plenty of time, my...

At Hexwood, Susan Bonnington is lunching with George Bennett, Carrot's dad. They chat as they eat. SB " gave us a jolly good run, viewed him across Ganly Heath, through Meddington Woods, then we lost him. Daddy was furious, he really is awfully keen. Why don't you hunt George?" G " I don't...

Carrot arrives at Castle Saburac, the water tank home of Catweazle. He climbs up ladder, through hatch and down into tank, no sign of Catweazle. Touchwood is there, Catweazle's toad. Ct " morning, where's the boss?" Carrot gazes at Touchwood, Ct " wish I could speak basic toad., well where is...

Farmhand Sam and Carrot are in a country lane, on Lulu , the Hexwood Farm tractor, a hooting noise behind them as a car tries to pass. The driver, a Miss Bonnington impatient as she leans out the window. SB " hey..move...move.." Carrot turns to Sam, Ct " it's her again" SB " I'm in a hurry "...