"As you will," he replies genially. "The directions to your target from the Forum, and to the Forum from your target, are included. It is the residence of a person who stands close to default on an agreement with me."

Drawing a folded piece of paper from that inside jacket pocket, he slides it across the table to her. "Your task will be to paint or draw that exact diagram on his bedroom wall, where he will see it immediately upon waking. While he sleeps. Most of his possessions are not to be taken, for now, but you may help yourself to his wine cellar, if you so choose."

He pauses. "Questions?"