'I shall heartily enjoy it.

But let me tell you, Prince, and pardon me for speaking bluntly, your surmise is incorrect.

I would wager a hundred thousand dollars that Prince Eugen has been kidnapped.' 'What grounds have you for being so sure ?' 'Ah! said Racksole, 'that is a long story.

Let me begin by asking you this.
Are you aware that your nephew, Prince Eugen, owes a million of money ?' 'A million of money!' cried Prince Aribert astonished.

'It is impossible!' 'Nevertheless, he does,' said Racksole calmly.