Volst’s legs are trapped in the maw, while the vine that has gorged on the unwary guardsman is on the move. Meanwhile, has Perdicles finally pushed everyone too far? We muse on Sandwiches wife’s name: Pretty sure it’s Persephone. Alternate titles: Bigoted sergeant leads heroic troops | Worm time | The Emperor favours the nobleman | I’m sure it’s three or more syllables