“Does not know exact plans. His grandson will try to be servant who comes for tray. He will tell us plan.”
Biff looked at his uncle. “Guess there’s nothing we can do but wait.”
Uncle Charlie agreed. “But things look good. When members of the House of Kwang act, they’re usually successful.”
“Then how in the world did they ever let the Ancient One get captured in the first place?” Biff asked.
“I think the Ancient One himself had something to do with that. He doesn’t really want to leave his homeland. He is old, and like all Chinese, he wants his final resting place to be in the earth of his native land.”
“I’ve heard that was true—Look, Uncle Charlie, I think I may have an idea as to why Ping Lu is so desperate for you to sign that paper.”
“Give out, Biff. Give out.”
“Well, I’m not sure, of course, but on our way to Jaraminka, we ran into something very strange.”
“Was much big workings,” Chuba cut in. “Many, many more big machines than when camp was cleared at Unhao.”
“Tell me more, Biff.”