The ringing subsided about the time the fire engines rolled up and there was a flurry of activity.

For his part, Bond tried to stay out of the way. He did his level best to never get involved with first responders.

Except to give them work to do.

Police came round to speak to Q and Bond quietly slipped away.

At least the cats were at peace in the back of Bond's car. He knew, because he looked in on them while Q was occupied.