The Peacock 1556

Stella is standing by the front desk. The white clerk still looks even whiter as he stares blank-eyed ahead. "Did you put him in a trance", says Carl. "I have him under control Everything is under control." "How did you know..." "i was briefed about him before I flew out here. Sven has his agents...and we have ours. You had better get moving now." "Thanks Stella", says Carl. "Oh you needn't thank me. But tomorrow I would like to see you. May we visit in Christopher's family home", she says, looking my way. "let me write down the address for you. Does anyone have a pen." "No need. I know where you live. i will be there at ten tomorrow morning..."