Bond undressed and had a cold shower. Then he lit a two days before He had arrived at played roulette at The last two and nights he had tables. The the Casino. He had watched Le Chiffre at the 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 francs to gamble with Bond put the money under his pillow and climbed into bed. For ten minutes, he thought about everything that had that day. Then he slept. The next morning Bond had a cold shower. Then he ate his breakfast at a table in front of the window. He was looking at the sea when the telephone rang. It was the concierge. A man from Radio Stentor is here with the radio that you 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 radio.' He put the radio on the floor and switched it on. 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.