The Duke of Perse was discussing the great loan question.

The Prince was watching his gaunt, saturnine face with more than usual interest.
"Of course, it is not too late to rescind the order promulgated at our last sitting.

There are five bankers in St.Petersburg who will finance the loan without delay.

We need not delay the interminable length of time necessary to secure the attention and co-operation of bankers in France and England.

It is all nonsense to say that Russia has sinister motives in the matter.