Sheppard's 'dark pit' would be a frightening place to go when you think how many not very pretty things he's put down there - "John had only one shot and his hand lashed out, gouging Kadar’s right eye, pushing it back into his skull with his thumb." - among others!!
Great chapter. Now begins another patient wait until Sunday. I don't usually look forward to the end of the weekend but for you, my dear, I'll make an exception.