Mr. Brown passed the reports and video to Engelond.
"He has been seeing doctors." Brown, in actuality was Keller; Klaus Keller. Former Stasi agent who excelled in interrogation and wet work.
The heart of Karl Engelond's financial empire was located in downtown Frankfurt.
"Doctors, plural?"
Frankfurt is an international center for commerce and finance. To be accurate, it is the largest financial center in Europe. It is home to the European Central Bank; German Federal Bank; Frankfurt Stock Exchange; Frankfurt Fair Trade and numerous commercial banks.
"Ja. The top two reports are from physicians in London and the States. Jones is suffering from some undiagnosed condition. His right leg can no longer support his weight; a cane assists him when walking."
Engelond scanned the files. "And this third one?"
Brown/Keller had been Engelond's second in command for over a decade. Everything of an illegal nature passed through him. The purpose, obviously, was to shield Engelond's involvement. Brown could not comprehend this exception with the painting.
"Psychiatrist. Jones appears to be unable to come to a decision regarding his marriage. He has a mistress in America that has recently given birth to a son."
Engelond took several minutes to read over the report:
Cannot come to decision with regards to marriage. Strong religious/social model instilled in youth…
Fear of violence, nearly irrational…
Avoids physical confrontation at nearly all costs…
Flight response practically certain in threatening environment…
Weapon aversion bordering on phobic; strong revulsion to guns…
Engelond looked up. "He has a fear of guns?"
"Apparently some incident in his youth. If you read further there is an episode where his father is shot. This occurred in Jones’ presence when he was very young. Jones breaks out in a sweat and trembles at the mere sight of a gun. He reports at least one instance where he passes out."
"And the video?"
"It appears that the painting is near completion. The artist is working from detailed museum photographs. I am no expert, from what I can tell he has done a superb job."
"Excellent work, Keller. I want you with me in St. Moritz when Jones delivers the painting."
"What about the artist."
"Eliminate him after we take care of Mr. Jones."