THREE DAYS HAD PASSED and the military already had retreated along with their weapons and equipment. Finally, Ogawa liberated the area for the exclusive use of the archaeological research activities, extended permissions members of the expedition to stand and walk, and left a platoon of soldiers as custody, leaving them significantly under the command of Lieutenant Marcucci.
“Humm. An intelligence officer in command of a guard.” Thought Marcelo “ not very coherent.”
“Without a doubt he has the additional mission of recording our activities and report them to his superiors.” Said McPherson. “I can't blame them, not after what happened.”
The following day Marcucci approached McPherson with a paper in his hand.
“Professor, may I have a word with you?” As the American assented he continued
