5 THE RAID“To be absolutely honest, Lek, my plans are about as substantial as the mist rising from a rice field on a cool morning, but there is a shape taking form, so there will be a plan soon. Do you have time to talk about it?” “Yes, sure, but please don’t involve Craig, he’s such a blabbermouth. He’ll be telling everyone he meets in a few months’ time.” “Yes, OK, that is not a problem. Obviously, the fewer who know, the better. My cousin who did the reccy is sound and so is Da – he caught the snake for me, but I wouldn’t want to involve any of the others anyway.” They refreshed their coffees and moved behind the counter, where they could see anyone approaching. “As far as I am concerned, Lek, they came onto our territory and into and onto our property and violated it. They tipped s