“To be expected,” Mister Smith said interestedly. “And what foiled them?”
“Principally the number involved in its management, Excellency. As a representative from Scandinavia, it is hardly to my interest to see a Venetian or German corrupt The Contract.”
Antonio Ruzzini bit out, “Nor to our interest to see Waldemar Gotland attempt it. There has been blood shed more than once in the past century, Zelenza”
The papers were accepted as authentic.
Gotland cleared his throat. “We have reached the point, Excellency, where the entire fortune is yours, and we merely employees. As we have said, attempts have been made on the fortune. We suggest, if it is your desire to continue its growth...”
Mister Smith nodded here.
“…that a stronger contract, which we have taken the liberty to draw up, be a
