Rug theft scheme in Cairo sparks high stakes game
In Cairo, George Percival Algernon Jones meets Horace Ryanne who sells the stolen Yhiordes rug. Ryanne hints at an underground adventure company arranging bold ventures, while the Arab agent Mahomed El-Gebel looms as the rug’s keeper. Jones and Ryanne plot a risky joint test.
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George Percival Algernon Jones
Metropolitan Oriental Rug Company
New York
Cairo
Horace Ryanne
Ryanne
Jones
Spasha
Bachad
Major Callahan
Fortune Chedsore
Monte Carlo
Fortune
Chedsore
George
America
Frena
Bagdad
Mahomed El-Gebel
Mahomed-El-Gebel
Mr. Jones
Branne
Paris
Rheims
Frankfort
Brickbats
Tigris
United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd
London
Knauth
Nachod
Kahne
Destiny
Mrs. Chedsoye
United Romance and Adventure Company
Valley
Nile
Great Nile Bridge
Byron
Emerson
Hera
Forture Cheédsoye
Percival Algernon
Chapter on Smuggling Schemes Faces Risk and Debate
The major and four others including Mrs. Chedsoye and Ryanne discuss a bold smuggling plan. They weigh profits against hidden dangers, noting a potential thousand dollar fine and the chance of success in port ventures. Mrs. Chedsoye urges caution while others push forward with the plan.
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Agai
New York
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