CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE :
Brando and Carlino Lamancusa were relaxing on their bunk beds in their remand cell when they heard their door being unlocked. Two stony-faced, armed officers entered. Both were over six foot in height and quite muscular, but one was about ten years senior and probably in his mid-forties. The older officer, a dark-haired man with a sallow complexion, spoke. “Right, you two. Time for your courtroom appearance.” Neither of the men made any attempt to move. The policeman’s tone was a little sharper, now. “Stand up! Both of you!” Without any sign of urgency, the Italians got to their feet, saying nothing. The officers attached handcuffs to the two, after which, they led the men out of the cell and the remand centre. The rear door of a police van was opened and the two bun
