H. Bedford-Jones, Treasure Royal — Chapter 10 (1922)
“ The treasure attracts many flies, but you are not fitted for such dreams, you! One must have special ability, special knowledge, such as M, Paléologue had—in cigarets, for example. One must have neither faith nor honor. One must, in effect, possess a special equipment, most of which you lack—fortunately. How blind you are, my friend! You came here seeking a royal treasure—and all you could see was gold!"Kent stood wordless, comprehending the fund of kindly wisdom in this man; but at Davignan's last words he glanced up inquiringly. ”
