Chapter 5, The Girl from Headquarters; Chapter 6, Two Men in Straw Hats Summary

Chapter 5 begins by giving background on the city of Royale where the casino is located. It started as a small fishing village. Later sulfur was discovered in the local river. The French considered this water healthy and the town renamed itself Royale-les-Eaux, and quickly became fashionable. The local casino, the Casino Royale, was luxurious and in 1950 underwent a renovation and became popular.

Bond takes his car out for a drive. He is a car enthusiast and this is his hobby. His car is a battleship-grey convertible Bentley coupe. After his drive, Bond goes to the Hermitage to meet Mathis. Mathis is with Bond's new partner, Mademoiselle Lynd. Lynd is posing as a wireless radio expert and Mathis' assistant in his radio business. Bond...