Note on a Regretful Sabotage

"At your request I paid a visit to our friend S and 'adjusted' his charts. Your suspicions were correct, he is - was - on the verge of a breakthrough discovery. I hate to spoil a man's career like that, but the greater good demands that certain islands remain uncharted.

Smart fellow. If we felt so inclined, we could turn him to our side. Though he might think twice if he knew about this little setback.

His dog is friendly as ever."