Chapter Forty-Six, Going After Cacciato Summary

Lt. Corson and Sarkin Aung Wan have left and taken everything from the apartment. They leave a note saying they are headed east. Berlin is not surprised that Sarkin Aung Wan has left. Oscar Johnson assumes command. They plan to take Cacciato in a surprise attack in his hotel room.

The men approach the room, following perfect military maneuvers. At the last minute, Oscar Johnson gives Berlin the M16 and tells him to "go!" Berlin is suddenly overcome with fear and begins firing blindly. Everything goes black and he wonders what has gone so horribly wrong.

When Berlin awakens, Doc Peret is telling him everything is all right. Berlin is shaking and cannot stand. Finally he regains his strength and stands. He apologizes for losing control, finds his gun and cleans it, finds his rucksack...