Sparrow had died, and Shard wanted to respect his last wishes, to let the story of the "Grey-headed Eagle" end unknown at No. 6, Saint Delan Square. Therefore, he would not take on that task, even though it meant £2,000—a fortune that 99% of the people in this world could not earn in a lifetime.
Taking advantage of a free Thursday afternoon, after having lunch with his cat, Shard first took his formal attire to the ready-to-wear shop on Silver Cross Avenue for cleaning and arranged to pick it up early the next morning.
Afterward, he didn't head straight home but went to the Prophet's Society, also located on Silver Cross Avenue. Having not seen Luviya for half a week, Shard wanted to invite her out for dinner that evening, and if she had time, perhaps they could go to the opera as well.
