I met this ignorant mountaineer, of whom you stand in such awe, took his measure, and won his confidence.

What you failed to do by risk, with numbers on your side, what you shrink from attempting by labor and patience, I have accomplished by an hour's diplomacy.

Johnson has given me full directions for finding the mine--and a map." "What?
Johnson would never do that in a thousand years!" "It is as I say.

See for yourself." Mitchell displayed the document proudly.
Zurich took one look at that amazing map; then his feelings overcame him; he laid his head on the table and wept.
Painful explanation ensued; comparison with an authentic map carried conviction to Mitchell's whirling mind.
"And you thought you could take Johnson's measure ?" said Zurich in conclusion.

"Man, he played with you.