Part 2, Shaking the Tree: Chapter 17, Ricardo, and Chapter 18, The River Bend Summary

Pressure is mounting for Smiley and his crew as time quickly marches down to their deadline. Rumors are spreading around headquarters, especially about the relationship between Martello and Enderby, suggesting an alliance that could spell trouble for Smiley. At the same time, Drake Ko took his boat out on open water and was lost for a short time, causing a panic among those attempting to keep an eye on him. Through it all, however, Smiley is calm and keeps his eye on the ball. Jerry waits impatiently, filing stories with the newspaper to keep his cover intact. At the same time, Jerry is thought to have made a phone call to Elizabeth Worthington, but he did not say anything. Finally Smiley orders Jerry...