“There were twenty of us with more than our share of two-man and reloading crossbows. We lined up outside the shop Shang had indicated, did our duty and left. I don’t know if anyone innocent was killed in the crossfire, it simply wasn’t a concern. ‘Pai Tsi shops are run by the White Faces. Kill the women,’ he said, so we did it.

“I’m sorry, I just don’t have time for this. We’re on the same side. I work for the Ministry of Justice, and there’s much to be done.”