[Nisgeis]

Nisgeis intercepts Tinman on the way to the POW camp, still dragging on the cigarrette offered to him.

"Of course, you know what a serious offence it is to lose one's side arm. In times of war it is punishable with swift and decisive action, to set an example to the other men, so they do not become slack. There is only one solution that I can see."

Nisgeis's hand fell to his hip and his thumb flipped up the pocket of his long leather coat. In one fluid motion he reached into his pocket and drew out his revolver.

He smiled at Tinman as he raised the pistol and said "You must of course take mine! You are a most dependable officer and a moment's slip should not count against you."

"By the way, I did not have chance to answer you about your request. I can only assume that my direct question embarassed you and for that I am so very sorry. I do not believe the spies should be removed at present."

"Oh yes, I believe that our two spies have brought oh so much more than a little boat from England. They have brought something... indescribable. Something... Unique. A real super weapon."

"Perhaps it would be most wise to leave our undercover men in the Britisher's midst, so they can report on the new develeopments. What say you? You have a wise head on those shoulders?"

"Perhaps you have thoughts on who Oberst HunterIXC should like to interrogate tonight? I could use a... layman's perspective on matters."