IN EARLY October, a cargo ship steered to starboard, leaving the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of South America and entering the muddy waters of the Korou river. It was the final phase of the voyage and no effort had been spared to protect the prized item on board. It was housed inside a specially designed case to keep it safe from the pitch and roll of the waves. The river had been dredged to ensure the ship didn't get stuck in the shallows. Even the exact date of the voyage had been kept secret, to avoid the attention of pirates.
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