Call My Bluff (2)

Muir continuing:

“Fernando Rey, as I am sure Patrick will know, was part of the delegation sent by Francisco Pizarro to deal with the unfortunate Inca king.

“The journal of Fernando Rey testifies to his presence at the court of Atawallpah where he learnt of a black box belonging to the God Pachi Pichui. Fernando Rey, overcome with curiosity and thinking there was treasure in the box, crept into the guarded room where the black box was kept. -”

A loud guffaw emanates from Captain Campbell’s corner.

Muir (Regarding his opponent with wry amusement): Patrick, I see you are having difficulty in containing yourself but if you will kindly wait for the denouement of my story.

Campbell: Frank, I am – we all are waiting with bated breath to know where this extraordinary pack of lies is heading.

Muir proceeds:

The journal of Fernando testifies to his trepidation on the point of opening the box. He talks of being struck down by a bright light. In the shadow of the light a voice spoke to him. -”