Robert. The chief source of gain was Sumatra tobacco and the tea--especially the tea. (Handing another sheet)
Muhlingk. You made this trial on the strength of your own judgment, too?
Robert. Not entirely, I followed a suggestion that my friend, Count Trast, gave me.
Muhlingk. And my nephew approved of it?
Robert. Afterwards--yes.
Muhlingk. You are right, Kurt--it is strange!
Robert. Have the gentlemen any further questions?
Muhlingk. Judging from the manner in which you behave here, one might think that you had been running my business in Java yourself. What do you imply by that?
Robert. That I had the authority, Herr Councillor.
Muhlingk. And where was my nephew, meanwhile?