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"Then we should consider ourselves lucky With Machado and Aency in the world can touch us They were the only link"

"President Hasan didn't have any trouble putting two and two together or I wouldn't be under house arrest"

"Yes," agreed Robeil, "but Hasan can't act against you without solid evidence If he tried, your folloould rise up and prevent any trial The fa your power base At least for another year, to see how the wind blows"

"for now the wind blows at the backs of Hasan, Hala Kaniil and Abu Hamid," said Paul wrad"lly

"Be patient Soon your Islayptian parliament"

Paul looked at Robert with a cagey expression in his eyes "The discovery of the Alexandria Library treasures s a bit"

"You've read the latest news reportst' asked Robert'

"Yes, the Ae chamber in Texas"

"Possession of the ancient geological charts could be to your advantage

If they point the way to rich oil and ypt's economy around "

"I've considered that possibility," said Paul "If I read the White House correctly, the President will use the artifacts and scrolls as bargaining chips While Hasan begs and haggles for a paltry share of Egypt's heritage, I can go before the people and raise the issue as an outrage against our revered ancestors" Paul hesitated, his"With the right semantics I think I can twist Musli cry that will crack Hasan's government"

Robert laughed "try and keep a straight face when you speak The Christians may have burned most of the scrolls in AD 39 1, but it was the Muslims in 646 who destroyed the Library forever"

A waiter began serving Scottish smoked salmon and an caviar They ate for a few minutes in silence

Then Paul said, "I hope you'realize the burden of seizing the artifacts falls on your shoulders"

Robert stared over the ri to me or Topiltzin?"