“The game is afoot Officer Murray. Either we capture Harvey and save ourselves, or he escapes and all involved here will face a very uncertain future.”
“In that vein I request your permission to excuse myself. Sergeant Wilson is only a few minutes ahead and he will need my assistance. Is there anything else to be briefed upon before leaving?”
Thurston stroked his chin in silent contemplation. “Yes, go fetch Officer Patterson if you will. The four of us shall meet here again in four hours’ time exactly, and not a moment before. I have an appointment which cannot be interrupted.
“At that time we shall plan our next courses of action for the apprehension of Peter Harvey. I have an unfailing suspicion he will not be on Irish soil any longer than necessary. Therefore, with every minute which
