“How do you know?”
“I heard somebody climbing the metal staircase on the inside wall, so I fled to my quarters. I guessed correctly that the two would split, so I hid behind the door. A bit desperate but it worked. The moment the man from the main staircase barged into the room scanning it for me, I sneaked behind him and ran. Then I collided with you.”
They fell silent as the two agents walked out of the house. They didn't hesitate and, after a short consultation, split. The taller one headed left, away from where they were; but the heavier built one came towards the pond. The two were able to see him right until he disappeared down the winding forest path that was simply circling the grounds.
Ademar Gamejro whispered in his daughter's ear, “In a minute, he will reach a part of the pat
