I have since found out that the organ of Nôtre Dame, Paris, some components of which date back to the 13th century, is now totally computerised, the wiring and relays of the 1930s renovation having been chewed up by mice and affected by dust and candle smoke. It can even be played remotely from a computer or MIDI keyboard many kilometres away.

Flora now calleth forth each flower, And bids make readie Maias bower

The recesses of the forest answered well the purposes of concealment, and Lucy was useful both as an unsuspected messenger, and also for the intelligence she was able to obtain.

The news showed a segment on global warming.