Twenty thousand pounds, Mr.Laverick.

It is a large sum of money.

You find it interesting ?" "I find it interesting," Laverick answered dryly, "but I am not a seller." The intruder moved his hand away from his eyes.

His expression was full of wonder.
"Consider for a moment," he said.

"While that document remains in your possession, you walk the narrow way, your life hangs upon a thread.