A few days following
his futile meeting with the gentleman with thistle-down hair, Jonathan Strange can be found in the library of the Mansion. He is alone, standing before the fireplace. There are several candles and lamps all around, attempting to provide some light.
He has not taken an elixir of madness this time, but hopes that his summoning will work, just the same. After all, it is no spell, no madness, no magic at all, but simply a cleared throat and a careful 'Sir? Ah - if you would be so kind - I wish to speak to you,' called into the air, following which Jonathan looks about as foolish as he feels (especially when he realises that he does not know the fairy's name to call him by).
'...please?' he adds, when nothing appears to be happening.