They are determined, these invisible, indistinct and unknown rescuers of Macaluso, in which their companions have set so much faith. What a thing it must be to enjoy every sliver of trust your companions can spare.

Moretti shares this with her sisters. Where one falls, three others rise to replace and support her. She knows, then, this brand of steely confidence. "How long, until you hear from your people?" Then, muttered, "I can give you three hours."

More, and the tide will turn too quickly in favour of the masses, and Bonaccorso will know to order Moretti replaced and the instructions sent with another.