got another under his arm. If they're expecting that kind of action, then we should be prepared. Right, I give you permission to take two guns. Get your men together and want a of say to them. I called together all the men wanted for my team and told them what they had to do. Larry, who shared my office was one of them. It was going to be his first job in the field away from the office. l took the tape-recording back to Ogilvie. "I've got another question,' he said. "Did you cancel a request made to Inspector Honnister for copies of his reports on the Ashton case? "Yes, It seemed to me a waste of time, especially if I'm going to be there watching Ashton. Honnister wasn't very happy about it, and I think it's important to keep him happy. We want him to co-operate with us. "You're perfectly right, of course said Ogilvie. Except for one thing. This department did not request those copies The request came from another department, and they not very pleased that their request has been cancelled. "Oh," I said. "Who wanted the reports "Do you need to ask?" aid Ogilvie sharply. "The gentleman you met yesterday is making sure he knows everything that happens. All right, Malcolm, go and look after Ashton. But don't do anything without talking to me about it first. ls that agreed?' Yes, I'll do that, sir.' And I left his office. Driving back to Marlow l explained to Larry Godwin more about what had happened. told him that information