Moreover, he is not the man to make a communication of such serious import lightly.

He knows the facts, or he would not affirm them.

My advice is to send out an agent immediately." "For what purpose ?" was inquired.
"To ascertain the true position of affairs; and if our property have really been seized by the--Government, to take steps for its release." "More funds will be required," said one of the Company.
"We cannot, of course, send out an agent empty-handed," was replied.
"Depletion must stop, so far as I am concerned," was the firm response of one individual.

"I will throw no more good money after bad.

If you send out an agent, gentlemen, don't call on me to bear a part of the expense." "You are not, surely, prepared to abandon every thing at this point," said another.
"I am prepared to wait for further news, before I let one more dollar leave my pocket; and I will wait," was answered.
"And so will I," added another.
Two parties were gradually formed; one in favour of sending out an agent forthwith, and the other decided in their purpose not to risk another dollar until more certain information was received.