“I believe I know the cause of this recent behavior. Have you smelled the new fragrance on the wind, over the stink of the canals? The new colognes and perfumes that have come into fashion?
Our thinking has been clouded by some foul alchemy.
There is only one way to be sure - bring a bottle of cologne and perfume to my friend, Apothecary Zinge. The Royal Apothecary Society will find the truth.
I will reimburse you for their purchase when you return.”
