Don't know about that, probably longer depending on the circumstances. You musn't underestimate Verroq. But I still think Bart would win. Remember when Verroq was chasing Nat in PG, and was attacked by the shadow djinn? He was almost choked to death, and only escaped with the use of his silver weapon. Of course, he could have just escaped by kicking off the boots, but he didn't realise. Hmm. Maybe the fight could be a short one after all?
When I set out from the boy's attic window, my head was so full of competing plans and complex strategems that I didn't look where I was going and flew straight into a chimney.
Something symbolic in that. It's what fake freedom does for you.