Sylvie and Bruno Chapter 9 - A Jester And A Bear.

In which the garden’s peace is once again displaced by a charming chaos of lessons refused and disguises donned, with bears and fools making merry appearances in the library’s confines. Amidst whispered conspiracies and lively repartee, the household contemplates an election with a sense of puzzled gravitas, whilst youthful escape and earnest concern intertwine in the sprawling scene.