condensed master

The Reluctant Agent
A Compelling Story of Espionage
a suitable spot to have his sandwich, prior to meeting Gerald. He was aware that
the days were now quickly passing by, and he would soon be losing the
opportunity of being able to just sit quietly with grass and trees around.
Looking across the bay at the hills beyond brought back memories of the Firth
of The Clyde in Scotland, and he allowed his mind to wander to thoughts of home
closing his eyes to get a more vivid picture, when suddenly a familiar voice
abruptly brought him back to reality.
"Hi there, Will." It was Gerald and Will sprang to his feet, thinking he was late
for the meeting.
"Am I late? Sorry Gerald."
"No, it's me that's early. I happened to spot you from the road up there," he
said, pointing back up the hill to where Aki's pick-up was parked in a pull-off.
"We can talk here if you like."
The spot was ideal with not a soul in sight. Gerald was upbeat, which was
unusual for him. He had all the information necessary to go forward with the job
and was now waiting for Will to tell him how they would get in and out of the
grounds. He had sketches of the building positions, relative to the high fence
surrounding the grounds with a note showing where he would meet Rodney. The
main gate was the only way in or out. Will looked at the map.
"This is a piece of dynamite you're carrying around, if you get caught with it
there would be a lot of questions asked. We'll need to go up there today and look
around the perimeter, but before we go we will have to get rid of that map. Are
you acquainted with the place where you have to meet Rodney?"
"Yes, and I can burn the plan in one of the picnic places on the way."
About half-a-mile from Pacific Headquarters Will asked Gerald to stop and
park the car. "We'll walk from here and then go round the perimeter looking for
the best way in." Gerald looked across at Will.
"The place is immense, it may take us all day."
"Whatever it takes."
Checking out the perimeter proved to be tedious. A narrow dirt road ran
parallel to the fence for a short distance and then veered off, leaving no other
option but to take to the countryside to keep track of it. A couple of hours had
gone by with no sign of a place suitable for entry and Gerald was getting
despondent, but after a further hour Will spotted a change in the fence structure.
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