“Kingdom rage offing.”
Which being interpreted meant—
“To the Chief of Police, New York.
“Wire latest information Zero’s movements.”
Early next morning the cable company handed out two messages, first to—
“Driffield. Port Natal.
“Secure at any cost. Wire result.”
Second to—
“Wilkinson, Alexandra Hotel, Durban.
“Noughts and crosses hades horrify handfast holy ostrich.”