What a splendid chance for the man who gets the job!
Arthur.
I suppose it is. If he has the right qualities he may achieve anything. And after all, it's a splendid chance to be able to render such great service to our own old country.
Christina.
Has the Khedive given any particulars about the sort of man he wants?
Arthur.
He naturally wants a young man and a good sportsman. It's important that he should be able to speak Arabic. But the qualifications which will satisfy the Khedive are nothing beside those which will satisfy me. The wrong man may cause irreparable damage to British interests.
Christina.
Have you thought that Henry would be admirably suited?
Arthur.