I am at present empowered to act for the National Council in all matters.

Here is my credential!" As he spoke he handed to the Captain a letter.

It was written in five different languages--Balkan, Turkish, Greek, English, and French.

The Captain read it carefully all through, forgetful for the moment that he had seemingly been unable to understand the Gospodar's question spoken in the Turkish tongue.

Then he answered: "I see the document is complete.