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"I didn't see anything," said General Metcalf

"I saw it too," the President agreed He leaned toward theon the table in front of him "General Chandler?"

"Mr President," the General replied swiftly

"Dale Nichols swears he saw someone enter the tunnel after Pitt and Topiltzin"

"One of ht someone too"

"So I'hed

"Do you have any idea who it ht be?"

"Whoever it was," Chandler said, alar on his face, "he wasn't one of ours"

"I see that you limp," said Capesterre

"A little memento of your brother's mad scheme to murder President Hasan and Hala K l"

Capesterre gave Pitt a questioning look but he did not pursue the subject Hisan eye on Pitt's every ue

A little farther on the tunnel broadened into a circular gallery Pitt slowed and cas that were carved in what looked like erect Chinese dragons The entire work gleaionary weapons leaned against one wall

"Alexander the Great," Pitt announced "The art and scrolls are stored in an adjoining chamber"

Capesterre moved closer in awe He hesitantly reached out and touched the top of the casket Then suddenly, he jerked his hand back and spun to face Pitt, his face a e

"A trick!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the tunnels "This is no two-thousand-year-old coffin The paint isn't dry " 'The Greeks were very advanced-"