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A direct sequel to this story and this piece (and this one that happens in the middle of it).

Henry's first meeting with Silvio likely won't be depicted in an illustration, in part because the event is too similar to something I just had drawn.

In any event, Henry notices he's being followed by a shady character. Since he's in a position where he'd rather minimize the number of eyes that see him, he does something about it.

Before you begrudge Henry for knocking out and tying up a defenseless old man, keep in mind two things:

1. Henry's still a newcomer to this universe. He doesn't know what these talking mammals are capable of.

2. Henry's version of Earth is rather more "barbaric" than this one. Back in his world, dinosaurs don't live to old age if they're defenseless. In New Laramidia it's young punks like Luke who are the pushovers. Henry respects his elders, because he knows they're likely to kick his ass if he doesn't.

His caution turns out to be justified.