The Importance of Being a Friend

Mr Volkov's first thought is, are they dead? He sits back at the table and puts his hands on a small case in front of him. It contains the code names of British spies who have infiltrated the foreign office or intelligence services. Mr Volkov tries to call out to Zoya, but someone's covering his mouth. A group of medics throw him to the floor as another wheels in two stretches. They tell him he has been taken to hospital for treatment. His wife looks so relieved her eyes sparkle with tears.