Part 12 of Indiana Jones and the Ring of Ra...
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A little while later, Indy was in a tent with Professor Langford. They were tied back to back, their wrists and ankles bound together with rope. At least, thought Indy, this was a chance to ask the Professor some questions. Just in case they managed to get escape.

"Professor Langford?" he said.

"That is my name," said the Professor. "How do you know me?"

"I'm Dr Indiana Jones," said Indy. "I was looking for you, and the device."

"Ah, you are the son of Henry Jones? It is so good of you to come, show the Nazis where to find the device, and then become captured."

"Sarcasm," muttered Indy.

He wriggled, trying to break free of the rope. It was no good. There was nothing in the tent that they could use to cut the rope, and to top it all there were guards outside. He could hear them chatting and sharing cigarettes.

"Sir, I believe your daughter is still loose out there somewhere. I'm sure she'll find us and..."

"You brought Caterina into this?" snapped the Professor. "I do all I can to give her a good American upbringing, and you bring her here?"

"Not exactly. She brought herself to Egypt, if you must know, and got herself captured by the nice folks who've been giving you your orders. I guess they were going to use her to make you do what they wanted, if it came to it," replied Indy.

Professor Langford sighed.

"She is too much like her mother," he said. "So, Dr Jones, while we are waiting perhaps you can tell me what you know of the Stargate."

"First of all, Sir, I'd like to know where it is," said Indy.

"Ah, I had it brought here. I told them it might have to be placed in the chamber for it to work," said the Professor.

"It's here?" asked Indy. "We've gotta get it as far away from those guys as possible."

"I am aware that it would not be good for the Nazis to possess the Stargate. That is why I returned to Germany. I thought that if I could have it transported away from Germany I could perhaps obtain passage on a ship. Both I and the Stargate could travel back to America. I have friends in the military who are interested in my work, Dr Jones."

"That and you thought you could find the dialling device before them? Maybe send that somewhere else?" said Indy.

"Yes, that was what I thought. Although I think the Stargate can be made to work without it. It is most important to get the Stargate to safety. But now I am here, and so are you. Things do not look good," replied Professor Langford.

"I've been in worse situations," said Indy. "Much worse."

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