“As you wish, Ibrahim. I will begin tomorrow morning with the French. Of course, my cousin will be taking a big risk with the Americans.” He let the thought register and watched as Ibrahim reached into a shoebox at the side of his chair. Eladar knew very well that word of successful Hezbollah operations had spread among the radical Muslim underworld. A large supply of funds in several currencies had recently been provided by a certain Syrian intelligence officer who ran parallel operations in Beirut.
“Fresh photographs, Eladar.” Ibrahim peeled off bills and handed them across the table. I want to see new pictures at regular intervals, especially the American target. Tell your cousin any views taken after the second week in October will be most important.”
As Eladar pocketed the money and
