at me. “You’ll have to negotiate that with my clients.” “Okay. And how’s my first mate compensated?” “That’s up to you.” He informed me, “Mister Colby does not need to risk his life, and therefore does not need to know many of the details.” “Who else is risking their lives?” “A few others.” “You?” “No. I am persona non grata in Cuba.” “Right.” Well, I’d promised myself in the hospital that I’d be more careful in the future. But . . . Carlos glanced at

