Manfred laid down the Heraldo di Madrid, removed his eyeglass, rubbed it with a spotless handkerchief, and laughed quietly.
"These Russians are droll," he commented.
Poiccart frowned and reached for the newspaper. "Who is it-this time?"
"A Governor of one of the Southern Provinces."
"Killed?"
Manfred's moustache curled in scornful derision ...