In his eyes the greatest of all attributes is singleness of purpose.
You followed your own purpose, contrary to my advice, contrary to Terniloff's.

You will gain by it." Seaman finished his meal in due course, and the tray was removed.

Soon the two men were alone again, Seaman puffing out dense volumes of smoke, gripping his cigar between his teeth, brandishing it sometimes in his hand to give effect to his words.

A little of his marvellous caution seemed to have deserted him.

For the first time he spoke directly to his companion.
"Von Ragastein," he said, "it is a great country, ours.