54. The cul-de-sac

In the gymnasium, Chloe is wrestling on her back with Jane over her trying to force her into an impossible position when she sees the boots and becomes aware of someone standing and watching them next to the practice mat. She whispers to Jane: "Wait! Someone’s here.” "No, I don’t fall for that cheap trick. Do you try to outwit me in such a scaly manner?” "No, really! Look!” Jane quickly glances around and sees Hannes Haasbroek. She leaves Chloe, rises and pulls her up. Soaking wet they stand closer and Chloe asks: "Hello, Hannes, what happened last night? I heard some of the visitors escaped. Who are they and why?” Hannes ignores her question. "You two must immediately come with me. The colonel wants to see you urgently.” Jane shrugs her shoulders. "He’ll have to wait a bit. We are going to shower first. See, we are bathed in sweat.” "I said: immediately!” Jane turning her back at Hannes, starts to walk towards the showers. Hannes’ voice sounds urgent: "Your friends’ lives are