And the German government has very special reasons for secrecy and tricks." "We four against the German government looks like longish odds," said I.
"Remains to be seen," said Monty.

"If the German government's very special reasons were legal or righteous they'd be announced with a fanfare of trumpets." "Where's all this leading us ?" demanded Fred.
"To a slight change of plan," said Monty.
"Thank the lord! That means you don't go to Brussels--stay with us!" "Nothing of the sort, Fred.

But you three keep together.

They're going to watch you.

You watch them.