Part 1, Chapters 6-10 Summary

Gabriella Rak is a Polish Catholic who, because of her ability to speak several languages, is employed by the American embassy in Warsaw as a teacher and translator. She and Andrei are engaged in a torrid affair and Gaby is totally sympathetic to the tenuous situation of the Jews throughout Europe.

Chapter 7 finds Gaby searching for Andrei and Chris, who are found quite drunk, arguing over the fate of Poland. She takes both to her apartment, telling Andrei that they must marry. He refuses because if Germany succeeds in conquering Poland, the last thing she needs is a Jewish husband, certainly not one who is as radical as he.

The Bathyran Council is meeting under the direction of Alex Brandel, and Andrei is in attendance. Chapter 8 includes this meeting as well as a discussion between Brandel and Andrei regarding...