Slouching Towards Bedlam — 52 of 76

Section 7(b) - The hansom cab

The hansom cab is a vehicle in the Courtyard. "A hansom cab sits here with a tired old horse hitched to the front[if Reginald is alive] and its driver waiting patiently.[otherwise]." The description of the cab is "A fine cab, painted black with a tired old horse hitched to its front. [if Reginald is alive]In[otherwise]It's[end if] driver's seat, set at the rear of the vehicle, sits [if Reginald is alive]its smiling driver.[otherwise]empty."

Instead of going inside when the hansom cab is visible, try entering the hansom cab.

Instead of going by the hansom cab, say "From inside the hansom cab?"

After entering the cab:

say "Entered.[paragraph break]";

if Triage is visible and the emerald is switched on:

now Triage is in the cab;

say "Faced with the task of climbing into the cab, Triage is more than up to the challenge. Raising and extending first two wheels and then the others, it clambers inside beside."

After exiting from the cab:

say "Exited.[paragraph break]";

if Triage is visible and the emerald is switched on:

now Triage is in the location;

say "Triage gracefully climbs out of the cab beside."