 Upon arriving in Istanbul, Bond works alongside the head of MI6's branch in the city, Ali Kerim Bey, while he awaits word from Romanova.During this time, Kerim is attacked by Soviet agent Krilencu, who causes problems for the men, unaware that Grant is shadowing Bond to protect him until he steals the Lektor.After an attack on the men while they hide out at a gypsy settlement, Kerim asks Bond for his help in killing Krilencu, before he can flee the city.