Chapter 9

The old lady rushed to a big castle, which was right next to Sam and Robin's performing venue in Londinium. 

That castle was the home of one of the most crooked crooks Batman and Robin had ever faced.

He was the most dangerous man in Londinium. Lord Marmaduke Ffogg by name.

His lady was the wicked Lady Penelope Peasoup, who had just been spying on Sam.

"Well, Penelope? Have you found them?" said Lord Ffogg when the lady entered.

"Just the girl, Marmaduke. And she lives near the Beatles. Four of the richest men in that bloody town" said Lady Peasoup.

"The Beatles, eh?" said Lord Ffogg.

"Yes. I saw the girl at a pajama party dressing up her friend in blue. To impress that dashing dreamboat Paul McCartney. From what I saw, her friend is in love with the Beatle" Lady Peasoup explained.

"Good. I suppose the girl will do for a mere twenty million dollar ransom. Then I can... toy with the Beatle" said Lord Ffogg.

"Toy with him?" said Lady Peasoup.

"Indeed. Until that disgusting, do-gooding duo, Sam & Robin pay my ransom. They must if they want to save their friend" said Lord Ffogg.

"Oh! I love it!" Lady Peasoup squealed.

"Has the boy professed his love for the girl's friend?" Lord Ffogg inquired.

"Not yet. She was dressing her up to impress him" said Lady Peasoup.

"Then we won't begin this caper until one of them has impressed the other. Just wait until then, but keep close watch" Lord Ffogg ordered.

"But what do you want me to do? I can't just race in there" said Lady Peasoup.

"No you cannot, my dear. I told you to wait. And when the time comes... do exactly as I tell you" said Lord Ffogg. 

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