Mission Kaki
Hektor Maille tracks Dr Hing
Hongdo, Harbour
Scene 17
When the boat finally reached Hongdo 1, Maille really felt as if he had arrived at the very last island.
The old woman who received him at the harbour was inflexibly matter-of-fact: either you take my room or you swim back – were the words that seemed to be etched in her wrinkles.