Two great minds were being guided by the same spirit.

Theebaw could not read French, and he distrusted Monsieur Haas.

An interpreter was essential, and, casting about for a trusted one, he decided that no one could serve him so faithfully as Signor A----, and straightway sought his assistance, as Monsieur Haas had done.

Their fates were in his hands; which master should the Italian serve, the French or the Burmese?
He did not hesitate--he betrayed them both.

Within an hour the Secret Treaty was in possession of the British Resident.