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“Len Sluzhby Linen Services,” he said “They got into the truck, left the other barrel and the cart, and drove off There really is a company with trucks like that and they do supply linens for the airport The police say this truck isn’t one of theirs”

Saestion I think the people who did this must have a connection with a man naed, Hungary He has been atte to find the treasures before we can and he’s shown he’ll do anything to succeed The people who did his searching and shot at us in France worked for a al prescription drugs fros to Russia or supplying him with raw materials”

Hagar said, “I’ll find out and get the results to you”

“Thank you”

“There’s one ar

“The ransom,” Sam said

“Right If they took Mrs Fargo so they can exchange her for the artifacts you found in these hoards and to in touch with you Theyyou, so they’ll be aware you went to the police at the airport and probably that you’re here too They’ll threaten to kill her if you have anythingwith their demands”

“I’ve considered that”

Hagar reached into his pocket and then handed Sa you a new phone At some point they’ll try to separate you froive them the old one We’ll use this cell’s GPS to keep track of your location We’ll also try to watch you in other ways, so if you don’t have a phone, we don’t lose you”

“Okay,” Sam said He put the new cell phone in his pocket “I should find a hotel and wait for the in Russia except to change planes”

“We’ll put you up at the Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel It’s a building Stalin put up near the Kre, with a lot of clear space around it While you’re going there to check in, we’ll see who follows That probably won’t be what pays off, but so will”

“I’ar’s hand “Thank you”

“There will be cabs outside Take the first one that pulls up I e could have ht He said you’d be coolheaded and not afraid of anything”

“I appreciate Rube’s co,” he said “These people have found what I’m most afraid of on the first try”

Sam went out the front door of the consulate and saw a line of cabs He stepped to the curb and the first one pulled up Saradskaya Hotel?”