I have worked very hard for the contents of that packet." Once more Streuss felt an uneasy pang of incredulity.

After all, was this Englishman playing with him?
So he asked: "You are quite sure that you have it ?" "There is no means of convincing you of which I care to make use.
You must be content with my word.

I have the packet.

I paid Von Behrling for it and he gave it to me with his own hands." "I must accept your word," Streuss declared.

"I give you three days for reflection.