“An agent of the government,” he said, “is dangerous, even though he may know but little. It was wise to let him go his way. But now he is a danger. If he knows—”
“He does not know,” interposed Ling Soo, “but he may learn. Should he learn now, the danger would be great.”
“What do you propose?” came a question.
“I have misled him once,” replied Ling Soo calmly. “He became a member of the Wu-Fan. He expects to learn more of the Wu-Fan. I can promise him more. I can mislead him again.”
A murmur of approval greeted the plan. Then came Ling Soo’s next statement — uttered with quiet composure.
“Let him see Green Eyes,” said the leader of the Wu-Fan.
“Let him see Green Eyes!”
The echo came from the other men, as they spoke almost in unison.
“The time is near,” said a solemn voice. Green Eyes was speaking. “Until now, it was wise to wait. But we cannot act with this danger present. Let us rely on Ling Soo. Let him bring our enemy here. Here, he shall find death.”
“Green Eyes has spoken,” declared Ling Soo, as he blinked in owlish fashion.