Re: Sunday, 15 March 1925
"Will whistles attract the police? After all, that's how they signal to one another.
"Only the driver and perhaps two others can ride in the cab of Falcon's truck. It might be best to have a taxi standing by at one end of the alley, Falcon's truck at the other and the Count's van out front. Simmons will remain here and serve as a central point of contact.
"Certainly, when we go out on this raid, we must try to shake off any shadows, but I remain unconvinced that we need to move. We know that our opponents have been following us and know we are here. There are too many of us to avoid detection as we go about the city, especially since we have to go on our enemies' own turf.
"The hotel is a public place, full of porters, housemaids, and other staff, not to mention other guests. These are many eyes that will be alert to ruffians on the premises, especially -- forgive me Mr Singh -- foreign-looking ones. In a private house, we are much more vulnerable with no resources but our own to watch and ward, not to mention keeping us fed.
"I will volunteer to be in the cab at the end of the alley. Of course, if the police became involved, the cabbie is most likely going to heed their directions, rather than making a get-away."