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Andrej’s eyes narrowed He stroked his chin “Three thousand kuna”

Sam did the conversion in his head “About five hundred dollars,” he told Remi

Andrej’s eyes brightened behind his wire-rilasses “You have US dollars?”

“Yes”

Andrej stuck out his hand “We make deal”

Now Selma said, “I just e-mailed the riddle”

“We’ll call you e’ve got an answer” Sa up and checked his e-mail Remi scooted her chair closer and looked over his shoulder “A long one this time,” he said

East of the dubr

The third of seven shall rise

The King of Iovis Dies

Alpha to Oa, Savoy to Novara, Savior of Styrie

Temple at the Conqueror’s Crossroads

Pace east to the bowl and find the sign

“The first five lines fit the pattern,” Remi said, “but the last is different They’ve never been so explicit, have they?”

“No This is the first tio here’ and ‘find this’ Weup on the finish line, Remi”