Unfortunately he has picked up a lot of
information, so we'll have to keep an eye on him. My business is to
communicate with the French General Staff and I'm told you know how to
manage it."
"Huh-huh? Who told you that?"
"Those who gave me my instructions. If you don't know who they are
without my telling you, you're the wrong man and I'll not waste time
with you."
"Let us suppose that I know then. Proceed."
"Your name was given to me as that of a man who can be trusted to take
necessary action in the interests of ... er ... you understand?"
"Uh-huh!"
"The plot for Feisul to be kidnapped by some Syrian members of his staff
has been discovered at the last minute," I said, looking hard at him;
and he winced palpably.
"Mon Dieu! You mean--"
"That it is not too late to save the situation. You have not been
accused of connection with it. I came here in pursuance of a different
plan to kidnap him--a sort of reserve plan, to be employed in case other
means should fail. All arrangements are in working order except the one
item of communicating with the French General Staff. I require you to
accompany me for that purpose, and to send off to them immediately a
message at my dictation.
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