He understood the distrust which Count von Wallenstein entertained for him, but he was not distrustful of the count.

Distrust implies uncertainty, and the Englishman was not the least uncertain as to his conception of this gentleman of finance.
There were few men whom the count could not interpret; one stood before him.

He could not comprehend why England had sent so astute a diplomat and politician to a third-rate kingdom.

Of that which we can not understand we are suspicious, and the guilty are distrustful.

Neither the minister of police nor his subordinates could fathom the purpose of this calm, dignified old man with the difficult English name.
"Count," began the king, pleasantly, "his Excellency here has made a peculiar request." "And what might that be, Sire ?" "He offers to purchase the entire number of certificates issued to-day for our loan." "Five millions of crowns ?" The minister's astonishment was so genuine that in jerking back his head his glasses slipped from his nose and dangled on the string.
The Englishman bowed again, the wrinkle of a smile on his face.
"I would not believe him serious at first, count," said the king, laughing easily, "but he assured me that he is.