“Inside, the narrow alleys are tight woven, winding shadily between cliff-like walls of brown mud or sparkling white lime wash.”

“The massive, brawny man peered at me in bewilderment as I had managed to stop his blade, and he withdrew, smiling shadily at me.”

“Unfortunately, Reigart's hands are tied by Admiral Piquet, a French NATO officer who shadily puts a halt to Reigart's rescue operations.”