AJAILER rushed breathlessly into the reception room of Kurbandi Waluyo, head of the Batu Prison on Nusakambangan Island. After saluting in a military manner, the powerfully built man reported the telephone call he had just received from his colleague at the Wijaya Pura jetty in Cilacap.

"Report, Sir. Elon and Dion request permission to moor," said the warden. "Hey, they usually come towards lunch time, don't they?" Kurbandi replied.

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