"His coming links up many things which had been puzzling me.

I tell you, Nigel, what happens during Prince Shan's visit will probably decide the destinies of this country, and yet I wouldn't mind betting you a thousand to one that there isn't a single official of the Government who has the slightest idea as to why he is coming, or that he is coming at all." "Do you know ?" Nigel asked.
"I can only surmise.

Let us leave Prince Shan for the moment, Nigel.

Now listen.

You go about a great deal.