Mathis and the Microphone Bond and had a cold shower. Then he lit a cigarette. He had arrived at two days before The last two and nights he had played Th the He had watched Le Chiffre at the tables. Russian was a clever and lucky gambler. So far, Bond had won three million francs. He had started with ten million. Now London was sending him another ten. So he had million gamble Bond put the money under his pillow and climbed into bed had For ten he thought about everything that happened that Then The next morning Bond had a cold shower. Then he ate his breakfast in front of the window. He was looking at the sea when the telephone rang. the concierge. vor A man from Radio Stentor is here with the radio that ordered, monsieur the concierge said Send him up,' said Bond. When Mathis came in, Bond smiled. "I've just arrived from Paris, monsieur,' said Mathis. "Here is the He put the radio on the floor and switched it o The sound of loud music filled the room. Mathis walked across to Bond and shook his hand. Bond smiled. "Now, why he began. My dear friend," said Mathis. "Your cover has been spoilt! The Russians know who you are.' Mathis looked up at the ceiling. Then he pointed to the chimney few centimetres up the chimney is radio microphone," he explained. "Its wires go up to the room above. They can hear everything.' Then Mathis smiled. "Now for some more play-acting," he said. He walked over to the radio and switched it off. Are you happy, monsieur?" he asked