Francis looked genuinely delighted that he was now smiling too. He took a big gulp and slammed it down with a laugh.

H looked over and grinned huge and mischievously. "By the time we finish both drinks and get to a church, we might need to. And what better way to let God know how we feel. Besides, it's been raining. The constables aren't going to be hanging around the churches. They will be using this as an excuse to be inside. Rough pubs, that dmsort of thing. And you're younger than me. I bet you could outrun me. So don't worry." He gave him a wink.

"I'm not scared of the constables so I'll help you out if they do."