CHAPTER 6Some hours later, refreshed, rested, and freshened up, Earmar and Vanita rejoined the Consul in his office to hear of his plans—and apparently they were very thorough.
“I have dispatched four corps of men to north, south, east, and west of this central point marked by your compass, Mr. Brown,” he explained. “The positions they will take up are about three miles from the location of Anziba’s city, and I see no reason why they shouldn’t reach their appointed stations safely. I have arranged for them to be transported by radio-guided gliders, the radio influence being cut off several miles from their point of landing. They will make the final descent by parachute. In that way Anziba will not be able to pick up the electrical emanation of ’plane engines, or receive any sound vibratio
