Lost in his thoughts, he didn't see the black sedan approaching until it was beside him. Brakes screeching, it slid into a graceful turn. In the middle of the turn the rear door facing Ernst opened and a woman's body was shoved out.

It happened so fast that Ernst didn't react until the car was halfway down the street. Then he strode quickly to the woman. She was in a sheer light green dress, almost an evening gown, but it was ripped in several places and there was drying blood in spots. The right side of the forehead was caved in.

Ernst tested for a pulse, knowing there would be none. Then he unpinned a note that dangled from the collar of the dress and covered the body with his overcoat. He read the note carefully: "This Catholic spy tried to infiltrate our organization. Let this be a lesson to all infidels. Islamic Brotherhood."

Ernst shook his head sadly. Then he took out his cell phone and dialed the police.