I observe that you are in one respect a very fortunate man, Monsieur. I am moved to make one more suggestion, why, I do not know, because it cannot possibly profit me. Have you heard about Senor Ugarte and the letters of transit?

Yes, something.

Those letters were not found on Ugarte when they arrested him.

Do you know where they are?

Not for sure, Monsieur, but I will venture to guess that Ugarte left those letters with Monsieur Rick.

Rick?

He's a difficult customer, that Rick. One never knows what he'll do or why, but it is worth a chance.