THE aide-de-camp hit the door with his knuckles, and according to his instructions, opened it without waiting for orders. “General, Captain Mayorga of the police intelligence wants to see you.” General Medina scowled, meditated a moment and then replied. “Thank you Lieutenant, show him in, but before that search him for weapons. Tell him that it is a normal procedure.” Assistant hesitated a moment, then said. “Understood, my General.” Mayorga came into the spacious office and saluted. “Come in, captain, take a seat.” “I prefer to stand, General.” “ As you like. What is the purpose of your visit?” “Communicate a decision and a verdict.” Mayorga had changed the language from Spanish to quechua, what surprised Medina. “A verdict? What the heck are you talking about?” The general

