"Brix."

He doesn't take his eyes off Jonathan, but for the moment seems to be ignoring what he says.

"Would you take a look at Matthieu for me? Davien knows to expect you. And before you do, is there anything I should know to ask?"

Brix is no chirurgeon, he knows, but she has more expertise than he in these matters.

And he has no intention of letting Grue de Agen within reach of Matthieu ever again if he has the choice.