"That will naturally be what they will attempt, I should say."
"If you surprise them they will be defeated."
"Certainly."
"They will not have taken anything."
"Possibly not."
"Then let them escape."
"That is your request?"
"Yes."
"It is indeed a very singular one."
"I cannot explain why I make such a request, but please let them escape. I repeat I cannot explain why I make the request."