Posted by Andrew Craig-Bennett on March 09, 2009 at 13:34:21 user ACB.
In Reply to: Re: AR's 'silly books' ? posted by Peter Ceresole on March 09, 2009 at 11:13:46:
The "sanctuary" nature of Scotland Yard is greatly strengthened by two elements - the dyke running up alongside it and the drawbridge over the dyke. It's not just the symbolism of the moat - it is also the ability to tuck a boat into it, unseen - the same idea recurs with "Scarab's" harbour in the lagoon.