Winston smiled.
“Do not let it bother you,” he said, in an amused tone. “Few women are worth what they cost, believe me, and where their sex is concerned men are often fools.”
“My brother’s speech is wise,” returned the grave Kāra. “I will conceal my annoyance, for some day I may be indemnified.”
“Had Hatatcha any of the coins of Darius Hystaspes left?” inquired Winston, after a moment’s thought.
“Here are seven,” said the other, producing them.
The Englishman was delighted.
“I will pay you five pounds each for these,” said he.
“Then they are yours,” declared Kāra.
Afterward he showed the Englishman the bronze vase, which also changed hands at a liberal purchase price.
“And is this all?” asked Winston.