"The emigrants must be very uneasy and disheartened at an agreement with, and reconciliation to, Hungary," he began.
"Do not deceive yourself," Frau von Chabert replied; "nothing is more dangerous in politics than optimism, and the influence of the revolutionary propaganda was never greater than it is at present. Do not hope to conciliate the Magyars by half concessions, and, above all things, do not underestimate the movement, which is being organized openly, in broad daylight."
"You are afraid of a revolution?"
"I know that they are preparing for one, and that they expect everything from that alone."
The skeptical man smiled.
"Give me something besides views and opinions, and then I will believe..."
"I will give you the proof," Wanda said, "but before I do you the greatest service that lies in my power, I must be sure that I shall be rewarded for all my skill and trouble."
"Can you doubt it?"
"I will be open with you," Wanda continued.
"During the insurrectionary war in Transylvania, Urban had excellent spies, but they have not been paid to this day. I want money...."