So we've lost interest in poor Peter's dreadful predicament I see. I am surprised no-one suggested the obvious solution of him delivering an almighty great kick in the **** to his tormentor. She would at least be somewhat taken aback as I believe she perceives him as some kind of soft touch.

In my experience even the foulest and most vociferous old harpy pipes down as soon as you fire the old Doc Marten into their growler