All empty and all the electronics in it fried. Theonly thing in the SUV of note....was one business card from the man'sdesk." Yes Sam? What about the ...ard?" What was written on it, was in Elvin....that's the only language thatmakes any sense. But no one knows what the actual word says at all. Theone used, is part of the old language and we both know....only twoelves....that can speak it daily." Damn it....how many missing?" Carson asks, not really wanting to know."I would say at least. "Antal grunted and finally pushed his way upright. "Not easily," he croaked, "but it sure looks like they got me." He paused for a moment and continued, "They get you last night also? I sure didn't expect them to be out that far away from the city." They wouldn't except I told them where to find you," came the answer."You? You turned on us? I'm going to strangle you, you bastard!" Antal hissed."Somehow I find myself quite unfrightened," the old man chuckled."You won't be once I get out of these. "After this the conversation turned to more normal matters and Isa informed us that since we were going to be on our own over Christmas day, she and Joe had booked us in for Christmas dinner at a lovely little restaurant not far from their office. She said that we would be there for one pm. and should take the opportunity to dress smartly but not too formally. She also suggested that we might want to contact some of our friends and see if they wanted to join us between Christmas and New. "Saber of course." I reply.There were great peals of laughter from the men in the car. Saber only blushed. Which I might add is very cute on even on a 7 foot tall man...It is very late when we come to the bonfire at the gates of the compound, and there are still guards on duty. I am suddenly struck, by how much I have been looking forward to coming back here. Maybe getting a bath and a bed.This time, I park carefully and just sit and wait till everyone is out before I even think about moving. I.