“Green Eyes has spoken,” echoed a murmur.
ALL seemed satisfied with the verdict. Silence gripped the group of plotters. The most important business had been settled. Still, they waited. Ling Soo spoke, addressing Green Eyes.
“Shall the death be that of torture?” he questioned. “Or shall it be by the hand of Foy?”
“The torture is not needed,” replied Green Eyes. “The hand of Foy has been known to fail.”
“It cannot fail us when the man is our prisoner.”
“You are right,” declared Green Eyes. “Foy shall have his opportunity to correct his error. Our enemy shall die at the hand of Foy.”
“Green Eyes has spoken,” said Ling Soo.
“Who shall be the witness?” came a voice.
“Let our brother from China be the witness,” pronounced Green Eyes. “He shall see the hand of Foy, The Slayer.”
“Green Eyes has spoken,” declared Ling Soo.