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Stocko
Sweden a critical point in the continent of power politics and hidden forces
It's been called the Lisbon of diplomats a
city-wise to the ways of intrigue
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Officer
philosopher
murderer
This was Colonel Rowe in
1947
still arrogant
still contemptuous
Accepting his doom as coolie as he had condemned others I
Watched him closely
Expression on his face never changed
Even when he climbed the last steps to the scaffold
When the news fitted tightly around his neck
He's still maintained his sullen silence
As if he defied death as he had defied life
That was in 1947
Yesterday, I saw him again
But be ridiculous he looks like couldn't print a story like that
Rowe was executed and certified dead. I was present the execution. Well, you know, I'm not saying this for a fake
I saw Rowe alive
Here in Stockholm, I was following a lead on the story that stopped in Germany not now at a long time ago
For a while and we thought it was dead at least we hoped it was now we know differently
The old cancer is beginning to grow again Bob. The neo-nazi movement is eating away at the very heart of Germany
Choking off any decent hope that may be left for her
Now old Nazis are watching planning to return
Return from where from countries that gave home and shelter for real refugees
When the war ended they escaped across the border from Finland Norway set up houses here and their assumed names and false papers
Then they set back and wait for something to break
Men like Rowe slipped through
He came from occupied Norway into Sweden
Others did it and the Swedish authorities found them and expelled them
but some remain
fake papers and assumed name and
and
patience
Waiting for the Nazis to rise again
Well, how could they move?
We both traveling up to know that false papers couldn't last very long an attempt will be made through someone at the West German
Legation to obtain passport to make possible the legal entry into Western Germany when
very soon
You said there how many are there originally eight but with the wrong nine you still say Ron is alive I
Saw him Bob when I told you yesterday. It wasn't a small cafe in the old city. I was done basement having coffee
He had been sitting at the table behind me. I didn't notice him until he left. I couldn't believe it for a moment
But then I was certain
I tried following him, but he seemed to disappear in the old city
You know how impossible it would be to try to follow anyone in the old city
Isn't it possible that you're wrong this man was wrong without any reservations
You know, of course Bob, but I'm a German and
a newspaper man
But do you know what I did during the war? No
If you haven't done it before
then I could not stop here because it was
city. Isn't it possible that you're wrong? This man was wrong. Without any reservations.
You know of course Bob that I'm a German and a newspaper man. But do you know what I did
during the war? No. I was Rome's adjutant. Rome liked to pants himself in intellectual. When
he discovered my taste for music he took me to his confidence. Like heavyweight except
a lightweight for a sparring partner. The power puncher against the boxer. As long as I could
parry his blows I was a useful playmate. And at these intellectual boxing matches always
center around music. Only in the beginning. It later developed that our discussions if you
could call them that became a philosophical duel. He the exponent of Nietzsche and force and I his
direct antagonist. That he should allow me to oppose his views makes him strange but it fitted
in perfectly with his philosophy. Nietzsche and Superman. He was Superman and Nietzsche his
God. In his hands lay all the power. He knew he could crush my will which he did eventually by
having me transferred to the Russian front. I don't know Felix I just don't know. Everything goes
along smoothly in my mind until I come to the hanging part. Sticks out like a sore thumb. There
are unknown cases of persons surviving hangings Felix we know that at every execution the doctor
has to be present in order to certify that the condemned is actually dead right this has to
be done even before he's brought out in a scaffold and the doctor was obviously involved but
obviously. Possibly involved. What was his name. The doctors. Dr. Hans Lingold.
Why haven't you gone to the authorities. The Swedish or even the German. Will they have
listened. I suppose not. What did I do. You could go to them. You could go to the German
legation and warn them. Why should they listen to me because you're an American ball. And with
a good reputation that's an advantage I don't have. They will at least listen to you and if
they don't believe me then we try something else. I'm surprised that the man of your intelligence
and your reputation should be taken in by this hopes this obvious attempt at the colossal
publicity stunt which you followed would prove ruinous for all those involved no matter what
conclusions you may draw you still have to admit to the logic of using your office as
a means of returning to Germany I admit nothing of the kind. What important to have not this
will let in Sweden after the war we've had it out by the Swedish government and turned
over to international authorities those that are left if there are any are what you Americans
called small change and hardly worth the trouble they used to call it the small change. Mr.
Cameron you come here with a fantastic story about a man who was hanged and yet wasn't and
about eight others like him I think you're serious but I'm sorry I'm not quite convinced
what do you think the Swedish Foreign Office would say if you told them exactly what you
related to me now probably the same thing of course don't make it fully yourself Mr.
Cannon consider the consequences I had that's why I'm here don't make it fully yourself
Mr. Cannon. I'll try not to. Hey Council. Mr. Cannon. Yes. My name is Stein I couldn't
help accidentally overhearing your conversation with Consul Hoffman and now like Council
Hoffman you'd like to offer some constructive criticism. Is that it. No on the contrary I
want to say that to some extent I agree with you. So very the Council Hoffman doesn't share
your views. Yes it is. Mr. Cannon I wonder if you have a few moments to spare. For what
purpose. I believe I might be of some help to you about what you accidentally overheard.
Let me give you my card. Hello Rodolf. Is Karlin. Hello Doctor. Yes he is. Are you home later.
I'll be in over the afternoon. I see you then. Here's my card. If it is convenient for you
we could meet at my place. Who was that man he looked familiar. Oh he's a close friend of
the Vice Consul Dr Hans Lingord a former prison doctor in Norway. I believe his special
case he was the executions.
To a team place. This is a Mrs. Carlin. Let's see if she's over there. Thank you. Hello I know where
is Felix. I haven't seen him since you spoke with him at the house yesterday. He left right
after you and no one has seen him. Tell me what happened. Felix Telephone he said that
he was at the same cafe where you first saw Ron. The owner told him that Ron was a frequent
visitor. He planned to watch the cafe until he saw Ron again and he also promised to be
home for dinner. Have you notified the police. Yes. What did they say. They'll investigate
and let me know if they hear anything. Bob the same thing is starting all over again.
What same thing. Several months ago in Germany Felix was working on a series of articles
concerning the emergence of the Nazi movement. He was coming home late one night two men
stopped him and beating terribly. Same old movement same old methods. You know the cafe
Felix called from yes it's called the Gotham Cafe it's in the old city you go to my room
until I get back don't leave for any reason I'll see what I can do.
Thank you. Are you Mr. Cannon. Stand up walk ahead of me don't make any trouble.
Thank you.
I'm Robert Cannon. I believe I saw you two years ago, but I don't think I've seen him before.
I don't think I've seen him before, but I don't think I've seen him before.
I'm Robert Cannon. I believe I saw you at the German legation this morning.
Yes, of course. You are the man speaking to Hastiner. How do you do? I am Dr. Dingord.
Are you connected with the legation, doctor?
No. At the moment I am engaged in a private research.
Psychiatry. Well, that's very interesting. You know, I have a friend who is a psychiatrist. He works in a prison.
He claims he can observe the behavior, the psychopaths, and the mentally deformed.
Did you ever work in a prison, doctor?
No. I'm afraid that's a little out of my line. My specialization is anesthetical hypnosis.
Anesthetical hypnosis. I've heard of that.
You use hypnosis as a form of anesthetic. They try to stop the pain without the use of ether or other chemicals.
It's our primary intention.
I've read about that in connection with the hanging.
They wanted to hypnotize a man to see if they could condition his muscles to withstand the impact of the noose around his neck.
Did they succeed? I never finished the article.
Hello, Mr. Cannon. I'm glad you dropped in.
Have you been waiting long?
It was very interesting.
I'm afraid I can't stay, Rudolf.
Goodbye, Mr. Cannon.
Bye.
Come back soon.
I will.
Excuse me while I get rid of this.
Of course.
How long do you know, Dr. Linguard?
A short time. A couple of weeks.
You seem to be quite a student of philosophy.
Do you like Nietzsche?
Those aren't mine. They came with a flat.
I thought this was your place.
It belongs to a friend of Dr. Linguards.
I have it for a week while he's gone.
I see.
He said you could help me.
I said I might be able to help you.
What did you have in mind?
I planned it to be in the form of advice.
It's important to recognize the good from the bad.
I've been fortunate the past.
Leave the country, Mr. Cannon.
Why?
Because you will find nothing here.
I agree with you about Neo-Nazis.
But if you're looking for a story
that may help in preventing its growth,
then Germany is the place for you, not here.
You don't think Rowan could be alive?
Your friend Conrad always had an affinity for the sensation.
You know Conrad?
We met in Germany on several occasions.
I knew a lot of other people there, too.
Important people.
But that's the point I'm getting to.
They could help you.
I'll think about it.
Good. Remember.
It's not so important where you stop them.
Yes, so long as you stop them.
Ah, Mr. Cannon.
Hello, Counsel.
You're mixing in something which doesn't concern you, Mr. Cannon.
I think it does.
Look, you're wasting your time.
I get paid by the week.
Today, Counsel.
Any messages from any of you?
No, Mr. Cannon.
But that young lady who was in your room?
Yes.
She's left?
When?
About 20 minutes ago, with two gentlemen.
What did they look like?
Well, they were medium height, fixed set.
And one seemed to have a rather noticeable scar
running down his forehead.
Thank you.
Thank you, Counsel.
How many of you are able to get paid sets, passports, identification cards, discharge papers?
Everything is in the briefcase.
Good.
I need one more.
You will hear from me when the time comes.
All right.
But you have better leave now.
Your intrusion, Mr. Cannon, almost ruined everything.
Your two gorillas are pretty efficient.
That previous Gestapo training paid off.
It seems as if you're going to need a good day of explaining, Mr. Cannon.
That won't be necessary.
Are you quite sure that you realize that this gentleman whom you refer to as a gorilla
is a member of the Swedish security police?
Security police?
The passport, Mr. Cannon.
Ever since the war, we have tried unsuccessfully to locate these eight men.
Every effort we've made has been frustrated.
That is until Dr. Lingard approached me.
By allowing Dr. Lingard to distribute the passports among the eight,
not only do we make it possible for their exposure, but also their capture.
The passports are marked, and all the border guards are alerted.
I'm as foul as Dr. Lingard is concerned.
We can pick him up any time.
Now maybe you can realize how close you and Conrad came to upsetting the apocot.
And why it was necessary to take him and his wife into custody.
In your case, you were less successful.
You know?
This is quite a relief.
For us too.
What about Rome?
The man who was supposed to be hanged.
He was hanged, Mr. Cannon.
You speak of a man like you and your friend Conrad are too imaginative.
We're imaginative, but I think you're wrong.
And I think I can prove it.
Mr. Cannon, please come in.
I didn't expect you so soon again.
Neither did I.
I didn't expect me back so soon.
What can I do for you?
Cigarette?
Thanks.
That's a nice scarf you're wearing.
I like it even better than one you had on before.
Thank you.
What do you want to see me about?
I was thinking about what you said this afternoon.
Is it silk?
Is what silk?
The scarf.
No nylon.
Will you be going to Germany?
It must be pretty strong.
The parachutes are made of nylon.
They used to be made of silk until they found out that nylon is stronger.
What are you talking about, Mr. Cannon?
The protective quality of nylon.
Protection through strength.
And how is your oak words, Colonel Rowe?
You are Colonel Rowe, aren't you?
And this is your apartment.
You should remember that you gave me a calling card.
Rudolph Steiner, Brunsplan 1.
You don't have calling cards made if you're going to live in an address for one week.
And if this is your apartment, these are your books.
And if these are your books, everything fits.
That's enough, Mr. Cannon.
Put the gun away, Rowe.
The building and the block is surrounded.
Give yourself up.
There's always a possibility that you won't hang twice for the same crime.
That's possible.
But I'm not interested in drafting an address for the rest of my life.
I'll charge it!
I thought I'd find you here.
I'm glad you thought so. I knew I was right. Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
