That heap of _debris_ which you propose to cart away contains practically the whole of the missing two hundred million florins.

More than one-third of the heap is pure gold.

If you want to do a favour to a good friend of yours, and at the same time confer a benefit upon the Government itself, you will advise the Government to secure the services of Herr Feltz, so that the gold may be extracted from the rubbish completely and effectually.

I put in a word for Herr Feltz, because I am convinced that he is a most competent man.

To-night his action saved you from dismissal to-morrow, therefore you should be grateful to him.