of Atlantic Littoral, and I expect an honest reply. But first, let me assure you that, no matter how you answer, you and your daughter are in no danger of being turned over to the Argentine navy. Houses of refuge are inviolable under the terms of the Treaty of Tokyo, as well as the Common Accords on Mediation, Extradition, Restitution, and Arbitration. As a matter of policy, Atlantic Littoral does not turn over the custody refugees or survivors at sea to hostile parties. Do you understand?”
“I understand.”
“Were you knowingly involved in piracy or privateering against Argentina, or smuggling of contraband?”
“Sir, you speak of treaties and the CAMERA accords, but they are just pieces of paper. What word do you give me man to man?”
Agnarsson straightened in his chair. “On my honor, I swear that I will live up to those terms, or else die failing to live up to them.”
Horacio gave a slow nod. “Yes. I helped deliver weapons and fuel to the Coloradan rebels. But my family had no part in it.”
“Your family had every part of it,” Sandra snarled. Her father shot her a sharp glance, but she didn’t heed it.
“I am proud to have aided the Colorados. We have nothing to feel guilty for. The Reconstructos weren’t satisfied just to murder grandfather and your brothers on land, they had to butcher Mama and Pedro, too. They are the guilty ones!”
“Be silent right now!”
“No!” She turned her fierce gaze on Agnarsson and spoke bitterly. “I