He laughs. "Hardly revenge. It's a whetstone. A very old one. And judging from the gifts that came along with it, I'd go so far as to say it may be one of significant historical value."

He settles back in his seat and tilts his head. "The other gifts came in museum packaging, complete with placards, but this one, unfortunately, did not. Still, my assumption is that it's related to the Thirteen Treasures of Britain. Fake in my world, but no doubt real in others."