In Which Security Measures are Taken at Mason Labs

The Doctor was as good as his word: I peered at the entrance to his Labs and saw the plasma device below.

Interesting option, and it could be cheaper than Mr. O'Toole's suggestion of a vicious, hungry dog, depending on the relative price of Tesla generators versus table scraps for the dog.

I dared not venture in myself, but I found a willing badger who accompanied me from Caledon. It wandered inside. I waited for a while for the creature to return outside, but eventually gave up. On my way out of town, I noticed a slight burning odor, and notified the Fire Brigade, just to be on the safe side.