Chassidic diamond trader Ariel Reuben is killed, shot in the head and chest. He was last seen by his assistant Benjamin Beer, who claims their Biblical faith keeps him calm, but he has no alibi. The chief declares that the case is top priority and insists Ivo must retire soon. He wants the case passed 'discretely' to the federal detectives - Tom gets a single day respite from his commissioner. Ariel's brother Simon, a cutter in the major firm of Kiril Simeon, asks for the widow's hand. Such 'Levitic' marriage is a traditional way to keep assets in the family. Lucas ...