The laugh returned, this time it was almost a mocking challenge to Von Hammer's statement, as if the one uttering the sound welcomed such a turn for the worse. The 'Black Eagle', so he was called, had faced down firing squads before, and also doubted that such a promise of safety could be given to a spy, especially in such a time of war.

"It would be better to permit me to go on my way." The laugh blended into a German reply, which was practiced for the very intent of blending in seamlessly. He was not there, after all, to represent the country to which he had been born. "I flew over your airfield, yet fired not a shot at your countrymen. It will not remain so if I am forced to act."