'I return,' Brühl said 'to our conversation of yesterday.'
'My dear Brühl, I assure you that you may expect every assistance from my court; title, wealth, protection, but we must go hand in hand--you understand.'
Brühl put out his hand immediately.
'Yes,' he said, 'we must go hand in hand. But nobody must see our hands--the greatest secrecy must be observed, otherwise everything would come to nought. I should be overthrown and with me the man who serves you faithfully.'
'Do you doubt?' asked the Prince? 'My word is as good as that of the Emperor.'
'I am satisfied with your word,' said Brühl.
'Is it the case, that Sulkowski has some plans?' the Prince asked.
'There is no doubt about that.'
'But nothing definite.'
'On the contrary, the plan is written.'