AXE fears this will lead to undue influence on Nepal's affairs by communist China.
The immigration bill has been promoted by Ghotak, the King's principal advisor, who believes himself to be the inheritor of the spirit of Karkotek, Lord of All Snakes, and an important figure in Nepalese mythology.
Upon arrival in Namche Bazaar Carter is briefed by Harry Angsley of British intelligence who is leaving Nepal due to sudden illness.
In Kathmandu, Carter arrives at the house of Leeunghi – a respected local patriarch and opponent of Khotak.
Carter, Leeunghi, and his daughter, Khaleen, plan to disrupt Khotak's next meeting where he intends to incite the audience into a religious frenzy and get them to sign his immigration petition.
At the meeting Ghotak reminds the audience of his supernatural mandate; his words and deeds are supported by Karkotek and his foes are destroyed by the Yeti.
Carter challenges Ghotak that he too will spend the night in the mountains to disprove the existence of the Yeti.
Next morning Carter and Hilary discover a company of Chinese soldiers in a remote site awaiting orders from Ghotak.
Ghotak takes Carter to a remote cave where the creature everyone believes to be a Yeti is caged.