They were passing ill front of St Mark’s Cathedral.
They were now near the docks.
After half an hour, the boat was beside the dock.
Salahadin left The Syria while the other passengers were having lunch.
‘What’s in that box?’ asked a policeman.
‘Some books,’ replied Salahadin. He did not want any trouble.
The policeman did not ask Salahadin to open the box. In a few minutes,
Salahadin was in a water taxi on his way to the railway station.
Safe at last, thought Salahadin. When they open cabin 22, they’ll find it empty.
They’ll be very surprised.