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Daniel looked around for Kajo and picked him out at last.
He was climbing the cliff face half a mile away, and it was clear from his ma
Daniel ducked back out of sight and snapped at Bo
Give me the tape. I'll take care of it, in case they want to check what you've filmed.
Bo
He wrapped it in a jersey and stuffed it into the bottom of his rucksack. All right, let's get out of here before Kajo finds us.
He must never guess that we saw what we saw. Bo
Daniel circled back through the elephant grass and scrub until he reached the lakeshore again near the mouth of the bay, opposite Fish Eagle Island. They scrambled down the cliff to the beach and Daniel paused to let Bo
Somebody forgot to tell somebody else. The last coup attempt they made in Zambia, one of the conspirators broke into the radio station and a
It was supposed to be the following Sunday. AWA. Are you ready to go on?
Bo
They could see the beached Zodiac in the distance, but the demolished village was still hidden by the bulge of the cliff face.
They had not covered more than two hundred yards before Kajo hailed them from the cliff top. They stopped and looked up at him, waving as though they had only just noticed him for the first time. He's peeing in his pants, Bo
Kajo came pelting down the cliff path, slipping and sliding on the steep places. He was out of breath when he reached the beach and confronted them.
Where have you been? he demanded. Out at the point, Daniel told him.
We filmed the casino site. Now we are going down to film the hotel site at the river mouth, where the fishing village is-'No! No! Kajo grabbed Daniel's arm. That is enough. No more filming. We must go back to the boat. it is finished for today. Daniel shrugged off his hand and argued with him for a while. Then finally, with a show of reluctance, he allowed himself to be led towards the Zodiac and ferried aboard the gunboat.
As soon as he reached the bridge, Kajo held a whispered discussion with the ship's captain and they both looked to the head of the bay.
There were still streamers of smoke from the burning fishing boats drifting out over the water. The ship's captain looked worried and gave orders to get under way in u
Before Daniel could prevent her, Bo
Yes It's a bush fire, but it's classified material. A top secret bush fire? Bo
As soon as they were alone Daniel scolded her. Don't get too damned clever. That little joke could have backfired on us. On the contrary, I convinced Kajo that we are i
It was after dark when the gunboat tied up at its berth.
During the transfer of Bo
It will turn up. I give you my personal guarantee. Kajo arrived at the guest house the following morning, all smiles and apologies, carrying the missing case. All present and correct, Miss Mahon. One of those stupid Uhali porters mislaid it. Please accept my heartfelt apologies. You can be damned certain they sca
I'm going to get this tape of the raid down to Mike at the British embassy. It's the only safe place for it. Are you coming? I have an engagement. She looked defiant.
If you're going to visit your new boy friend, just be careful.
That's my advice to you. You've seen his style. Ephrem is an honorable guy!
knew anything about that raid. Believe what you want, but don't tell anybody about this tape. Not even Tug Harrison.
Bo
What are you talking about? she demanded. Come on, Bo
Yes, I probably am. I fell for you, didn't I? But you'll be crazy if you tell Tug about this tape. He left her staring after him and he drove down the hill towards the British embassy. The grounds of the embassy were walled and the gates were guarded by soldiers of President Taffari's personal bodyguard in camouflage uniforms and maroon berets.
Michael Hargreave came out of his office to greet Daniel. Morning, Sir Mickey.
Da
"When is she arriving? Not for another few weeks, more's the pity Her mother is unwell, so Wendy has to go home first instead of coming directly from Lusaka. .
Still chatting, he led Daniel into his office" but as soon as he closed the door his ma
Michael Hargreave glanced at his wristwatch. Have to leave you, dear boy. Making a luncheon speech to the assembled Rotarians of Ubomo, would you believe?
Those files I promised you are all with my secretary. She'll give you a room to work in. Have a peep at them, then give them back to her. No notes nor photostats, please, Da
Thanks, Mike; you're a hero. But one other favour, please? Fire away.
Anything to please. Hargreave family motto, don't you know? Will you keep an envelope in your personal safe for me, Mike? Michael locked the sealed envelope containing the Fish Eagle Bay tape into his strong room, then shook hands and excused himself.