“I was concerned about escaping the pursuit,” said Ishihara. “If we were caught, I did not want to harm you by adding additional disappointment.”

“That changes everything! Let’s just go get him-if more NKVD guys don’t find us first.”

“We are on our way now,” said Ishihara. “I am taking an evasive route. Now that we have the complex of city streets in which to lose ourselves, I believe we have a good chance of success.”

“What about their radio communication-are they going to surround us or something?”

“They are trying already,” Ishihara said calmly. “The pursuit car has continued to radio ahead for help. However, as long as they use the radio to communicate and report their positions, I shall know where each of their cars is moving.”

Wayne nodded. “Okay. Good.”

Ishihara chose not to worry him further by telling him just how close the pursuit had become.