The second round of talks that concluded on Nov. 3 is said to have progressed beyond expectations. The BBCwhich normally chooses its words carefully said that the talks made "dramatic progress." The Hinduof November 4, had the headline-" Tigers wish to turn a new leaf." But the Sri Lankan government’schief negotiator was not so euphoric and he claimed that the peace process was "moving forward in a veryencouraging manner." Mr. Hegelsen, the Norwegian facilitator was more realistic when he said "whatwe have agreed is here on paper. It has to be implemented vigorously on the ground."