Jason was now ready for action having gathered all that he needed into Mr. Bourne's pickup van . His equipment consisted of small , but sophisticated artillery . It was almost impossible for anyone to identify them as lethal weapons as they were packed into simple and normal shopping bags .
As he got into the car , Mr. Bourne opened the the opposite door and got in .
" What !" He asked him . " I thought I made it clear that it is my war alone ?"
" I told him as much , but he could have none of it ," interposed Mrs. Bourne . " Please , make him stay here !" She pleaded .
" You forget that I have been involved in more battles than you ," Bourne responded . " It has never been heard of a master being absent in his student's tournament . Save your breathe and drive ."
" But it might be ri
