“It's the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies?”
“The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy; and this knowledge can only be derived, in the first instance, from the converted spy. Hence it is essential that the converted spy be treated with the utmost liberality.”
“I got nothing. Even the spies I’m spying on who are spying on other spies got nothing.”
“Waiting. Like it or not, it's a skill all spies have to master eventually.”
“Who knew? Spies read.”
“The gossip will carry to Attolian spies, who will report to Relius, Attolia's master of spies, and he will carry the news to her.""Her secretary of the archives," murmured the magus."Hmm?" asked the queen."Secretary of the archives, Relius. Master of spies is so-""Accurate?""Overtly direct," said the magus.Eddis laughed.”