I know you don't care for money as wealth, but in this world it is the right hand of power, and that you love.

All that you need shall be yours for the asking in exchange for your faithful service.

Are you content with the bargain ?" "No, Highness, that will not content me," replied Phadrig, in a voice that had no expression save unalterable resolve.
"What! Is not that enough for you, a penniless seller of curios ?" said the Prince, with a sneer in his tone.

"Then I will add to it the ready aid and unquestioning obedience of our secret police, here and in Europe.

Will that satisfy you ?" "I do not need the help of your police, Highness," answered the Egyptian, in the same passionless accents.