“Is he there now?” asked the Red Envoy.
“Yes. Agent E tried to eliminate him by what would have appeared to be accidental death. Vincent escaped the trap.
“Before that, he communicated with some one in the village.”
“He must be eliminated immediately.”
“I sent word to that effect to Agent E. I told him to act quickly.”
“Send him further instructions. He must obtain the plans as quickly as possible. You have accomplished results in the past, Prokop. This is your greatest work. We can delay no longer.”
Prokop made notes; then he brought up the next subject.
“Report on Bruce Duncan,” he said. “Agent R has made no progress. Duncan has left town; she does not know where he has gone. Agent R is negligent.”
“You speak from malice, Prokop.”
“I am telling you a fact!” Prokop suddenly restrained his anger, as he noted the sternness of the Red Envoy’s countenance. “My report is correct,” he added, less bitterly. “Agent R has accomplished nothing.”