" He suspected that Lady Murasaki was protecting her nephew because both of them had lost their families during the war ("That is your bond with him").Ryan also survived the blast when his helicopter crashed, and phoned CIA headquarters, telling them the Russians were not responsible - he was worried that Fowler would blame the Russians and retaliate.He has gone completely crazy and insane.In a trance-like state, with wrenches aloft, he demonically ightens everything in sight, including people's noses.Stark.CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FORMED!Draft Stark to Lead Fight to Rid State of GraftCITIZENS' COMMITTEE DEMANDS STATE-WIDE INVESTIGATION- Stark Leads Fight - "The People's Voice Must Be Heard," Says WillieRURAL AREAS IN POLITICAL REVOLT - STATE MACHINE THREATENED- "Sweep Them Out of Office" Cries Willie Stark in Impassioned SpeechBurden is again assigned by his news editor to "stay with him" and follow Stark's progress in taking "the hick vote" away from the political machine ("Your friend, Willie, is hotter than a firecracker").