The knowledge of the contents of those papers by your Government might delay the final catastrophe for a short while; it could do no more.

In the long run, it would be better for your country, Mr.Bellamy, in every way, that the end come soon.

Therefore, I ask you to perform no traitorous deed.

I ask you to do that which is simply reasonable for all of us, which is, indeed, for the advantage of all of us.
restore those papers to me instead of handing them to your Government, and I will pay you for them the sum of one hundred thousand pounds!" "One hundred thousand pounds," Bellamy repeated.
"One hundred thousand pounds!" murmured Louise.
There was a brief, intense pause.

Louise waited, warned by the expression in Bellamy's face.