The Death of Dalziel: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel. Reginald Hill

of the protesters under the headline

      RIGHT TO DEMONSTRATE? YES! But where were they when Stan Coker died?

      It was only today, however, that the media had made the connection between the cryptic message about the ‘new knighthood’ and the Manchester killing. CAT had kept the lid on the contents of its audio tape, but a second message to the media reading, If the State cannot protect us, then we must look to those who can, signed Hugh de Payens, Grand Master, The Order of the Temple, had let the cat out of the bag, and already there’d been some speculation about a possible connection with the Mill Street bombing.

      ‘Possible, but far from sure,’ said Wield. ‘But as far as Pete’s coming home’s concerned, I don’t see it making any difference. He’s a man who likes to be useful. If them daft buggers are just letting him tread water, he won’t want to hang around.’