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In the train towards London
Jano and the gang eat their sandwiches in silence as they watch the suburbs
flicker by through the train window. Janokovic feels relieved and euphoric.
Normally, when he sneaks on board on the train to London, it’s with empty
pockets and with a feeling of great inferiority and nervousness, but this time it’s
just the opposite. He has more money now than he ever had before.
"Where are we going to spend the night, mate?" Matt asks. "Or rather, do you
have any suggestions?"
“There are plenty of opportunities, as I said before. We can choose to stay in a
hotel, so let's take a look around first before we decide anything.”
Shortly thereafter, the monotone voice from the train's speaker system sounds.
"Next stop: Victoria Station. The train here does not continue. We hope you
have had a pleasant ride. Please come again."
As they quietly leave the huge railway station, the great impressions of the
massive crowds of people and signs are captivating. It’s early evening, and it’s
still bright outside in front of the station, even though the sun isn’t shining. It is
dim and muggy as it could start to rain any minute. They make a right and treads
towards Gronovor Place. Further up the street, they register some street
musicians who are trying their best to silence out the traffic noise with their
music.
Chapter 7
The two gangs
Janokovic knows from early experience that where there are street musicians,
there is usually a chance for a little party. In the past, when he was short of
money, he stayed near to the street musicians as they were playing music, while
he was pickpocketing the crowd.
"Let's go see what it is, lads" says Jano as he’s pointing to where the music is
coming from. "I've known several street musicians in my time, and they all know