It is not given every American to be taken, via a Count with estates on the Caspian, into the confidence of a Czar.
"Yes, into the confidence of my Czar," repeated Storri.

"See now, my friend, I will lay bare my soul to you.

I am resolved you shall be with me in my vast adventure.

With you--who are practical--who have business genius--my dreams will become realities.

Without you, I--who am a mere poet of finance--an artist of commerce--would fail.