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"Graft," Pitt stated philosophically, "o round"

Rodgers nodded "Shannon's right This is torand scale The profits could easilyoperation Whoever theoff government officials"

"We can use our own frequency and contact Juan," suggested Shannon

"Juan?"

"Juan Chaco, the Peruvian governe of our supply headquarters at the nearest city"

"Can he be trusted?"

"I believe so," Shannon replied without hesitation "Juan is one of thescholar on Andean cultures He's also the govern of antiquities"

"Sounds like our man," Pitt said to Giordino "Find the radio, call him up and ask for a chopper to airlift us the hell back to our ship"

"I'll go with you and notify Juan of Doc's murder," offered Shannon "I'd also like a closer look at the structures around the temple"

"Take along weapons and keep a sharp eye," Pitt warned them

"What about Doc's body?" asked Rodgers "We can't leave hi around like a road kill"

"I agree," said Pitt "Bring him inside the temple out of the sun and wrap him in some blankets until he can be airlifted to the nearest coroner"

"Leave hirily "It's the least I can do for a good man"

Aony "Fools, crazy fools," he sneered "You'll never leave the Pueblo de los Muertos alive"

"Pueblo de los Muertos means city of the dead," Shannon translated