Re: Cairo
In reply to Cynthia Jane Holloway (msg # 966):
It was as if the bribe money never existed. The sergeant answered with an innocent look.
"Arrested? No, missus. Mr. Besart is a free man. We always record the location of all foreigners who live in Cairo or are passing through. It is routine. As well, your embassy will keep a record. I assume that has already been seen to in your case." He obviously assumed that, as a woman, she wouldn't have been bothered with trifles like paperwork or other record-keeping. One day people would come and go with less trouble as global travel and tourism increased, but normal procedure for travellers abroad was to be tracked by their embassy and/or the local police.