Archie has to make a choice between two equally unwelcome options. Should he take up arms and attempt to recover his comrade's dues, or should he reject the idea of operating in the role of debt collector with little or no formal support?
His professional mind screamed that he should not be daft enough to attempt it-to venture once again into the heart of darkness, the corrupt and violent world of Africa. His friendship for this man who had shared most of his life said that he should give it a try.