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"The helicopter explains why the Arab hijackers deserted the ship and left the Mexicans to fend for themselves"

"And the chopper was their transportation from the mine," Gunn added

Hollis asked, "Where are the others?"

"Last I saw of them before Pitt sent e inside the crushing "

"The four of you took on close to forty terrorists?" Dillenger asked incredulously

"Pitt and the others kept the Arabs fro a diversion so I could rescue the hostages"

"The odds were better than ten to one against them," stated Hollis

"They were doing a pretty good job of it when I left," answered Gunn solemnly

Hollis and Dillenger stared at each other "We'd better see e can find," said Hollis

Senator Pitt came over "Colonel, Rudi has toldwith you"

"Sorry, Senator I can't permit it until the area is secure"

Gunn put his arm around the old man's shoulder "I'll see to it, Senator Don't worry about Dirk He'll outlive us all"

"Thank you, Rudi I appreciate your kindness"

Hollis was not so confident "They must have been wiped out," he er

Dillenger nodded in agreeainst a heavy force of trained terrorists"