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"Yes, the tunnels will enter on opposing sides of the slope facing the river and then angle toward each other, but on different levels One or both should strike the grotto Junius Venator inscribed on Sainal entry shafts"

"You're absolutely sure a treasure trove of artifacts frohtening the noose

"You have no doubts"

"None," asserted Sandecker in a salty tone "The map from the Roman stup in Greenland led to the artifacts found in Roether nicely"

"But could the-?"

"No, the Roman objects have been authenticated" Sandecker cut Wismer off abruptly This is no hoax, no atteame We know it's there The only question is how extensive is the hoard"

"We don't est the Library's treasures do not exist," said Schiller quickly, a little too quickly "But you must understand, Admiral, the international repercussions of such an enorht be difficult to predict, much less control"

Sandecker stared at Schiller unblinking "I fail to see how bringing the knowledge of the ancient world to light will cause Areddon Also, aren't you a little late? The world already knows about the treasure

Hala Kamfl announced our search in her address to the United Nations"

"There are considerations," said the President seriously, you may not be aware of President Hasan ypt Greece will insist on the return of Alexander's gold casket

Who can say what claims Italy will put forth?"

"Maybe I took the wrong tack, gentle we promised to share in the discovery with President Hasan as a overnment"

"True," admitted Schiller "But that was before you nailed down the location beside the Rio Grande-Now you've brought Mexico into the picture The fanatic Topiltzin can ed to Mexico"

"That's to be expected," said Sandecker "Except that possession is nine tenths of the law Legally the artifacts belong to the man ns the property they're buried on"

"Mr Trinity will be offered a substantial suhts to the relics," said Nichols "I ht also add, his payment will be tax-free,'