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"Any problems with the dockyard security people?"

"Negotiations and compensation came off smoothly," Merchant said buoyantly "After your yacht caler, the five cree detained were released I'm confident that any formal complaint filed by NUMA officials will be met with bureaucratic indifference by local authorities

The country owes a heavy debt to Dorsett Consolidated for its contribution to the economy"

"You and your ly "A liberal bonus will be forthco to all involved"

"That is most kind of you,

sir," Merchant purred

"Please leave us now"

Merchant stared at Pitt and Giordino warily "They are men who should be watched carefully," he protestedchances with them"

"You think they're going to try and take over the yacht?" Dorsett laughed "Two defenseless ainst two dozen who are arht jump overboard and swim to shore?"

Dorsett eat the narrow tip of Cape Farewell, on New Zealand's South Island, which was rapidly disappearing in the wake behind the yacht "Across forty kilometers of sea infested with sharks? I don't think so"

"My job is to protect you and your interests," said Merchant as he slid his hand froun, buttoned his sport coat and stepped quietly toward the door "I take it seriously"

"Your work is appreciated," Dorsett said, abruptly beco curt with impatience

As soon as Merchant was gone, Maeve lashed out at her father "I deht, unharmed by your rotten mine superintendent"

Without a word, Boudicca stepped forward, reached out her hand in what Pitt thought was a show of affection, but brought it viciously across Maeve's cheek, a bloith such force it almost knocked her sister off her feet Maeve stuht by Pitt as Giordino stepped between the tomen

Shorter by half, Giordino had to look up into Boudicca's face as if he were staring up at a tall building