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‘A kind of treasure hunt, yes,’ Bond answered for them both.

‘Indeed, a kind of treasure hunt to establish the couriers’ bona fides. There is
a telephone number here in San Francisco that you have to call on arrival in
New York, and a set form of identification . . .’
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‘A very merry dance, Captain Bond.’ Franks was tightlipped, his eyes
narrow and his look one of bleakness. ‘I have no doubt that the quest for
Brokenclaw Lee will be an arduous one and you will both be tested to the full.

We can supply you with all you need to begin the jig. The end, however, might
prove more than you bargained for. You see General Hung Chow H’ang’s
orders are specific. When the Lords and Lords Day information is in your
hands, you are required to hand over five million dollars to Brokenclaw. Now,
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we can arrange that. It’s no problem, but our China Desk has had a hint that
something else may be going down with Brokenclaw and it’s possible only one
of you will be allowed to leave. This in turn means that one of you is going to
be in greater danger, because there are also hints that a third person is making

the trip from China. Any scruples about that, Captain Bond, Miss Chi-Ho?’
Neither of them could afford scruples. They were both already committed,
so Franks dismissed Chi-Chi and spent a further hour talking to Bond. ‘There
are things only one of you should know at this stage,’ he began, and as he

talked, Bond became more concerned about the outcome of the operation
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which appeared to be loaded with traps and unspeakable dangers.

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