Section 14 Summary

When Pascali arrives at Bowles' room, he sees it in disarray, and Bowles explains that someone has ransacked the area, but nothing appears to be missing. Sitting on the bed as Bowles cleans the room, Pascali sees the journal lying slightly beneath the bed. Watching Bowles carefully, Pascali grasps it and places it behind his back. Bowles explains that he was stopped earlier on leaving the site, and Pascali explains that it is not only the artifacts Pasha wants, but also Bowles' life. Bowles is convinced that he is safe, and Pascali begins to think of betraying him.

Over beer and sandwiches, Bowles tells Pascali of how he found the bronze statue. Bowles begins by stating he decided to visit the site one last time for his research. Pascali now believes that Bowles honestly intends to write a book, but also that no...