"The deuce! Why, that is simple enough: you must learn those languages."
"How?"
"I do not know; but remember this: one can always learn what one wants to learn. And now I think it is time we gave our attention to business. One more piece of advice."
"What is it?"
"If you mean to follow the instructions I give you...."
"Indeed I do!"
"You must not say a word to M. Arnault of this little scheme of study."
"Why?"
"Because you would not be a friend of his for long."