Although Leonard managed to buy the metal sword set at the flea market, he knew it was just a stroke of luck. Finding a scabbard that fits well from used items would be extremely difficult.
So, he planned to wait for the Japanese craftsman recommended by Uncle Mehmet to make the white sheath, then decide whether to order a set of fittings for a Japanese sword from him.
After spending a day in the city centre of Dublin, Leonard returned home with his spoils of war. It was then that he received a message from Dr. Louis, the curator of the Egyptian museum at the Louvre.
The email informed Leonard of some good news: both his and the Louvre's excavation applications had been approved by Egypt's side. However, considering the efficiency of Egyptian authorities, Leonard estimated that the official permits wouldn't be issued until the coming winter.
