Manchurian Books

"Then remain here, as I suggested, for the night."
"No; we are determined to reach Sonnenberg. A storm impends."
"In that case, gentlemen, don't let me detain you. The gloom thickens as
you spend your time in talk."
"Oh, that's all very well, but when we reach Sonnenberg we shall need
money."
"So you will."
"And we intend to secure it."
"Quite right."
"We demand from you three thalers for each man."
"Oh, you want the money from me?"
"Yes, we do."
"That would absorb all the funds I possess."
"No matter. We mean to have it."
"You propose to take it from me by force?"
"Yes."
"Ah, well, such being the case, perhaps it would be better for me to
yield willingly?"
"I think so."
"I quite agree with you. There are eighteen of you, all armed with
swords, while I control but one blade."
Saying this he unfastened his cloak, which he had put on in the
gathering chill of the evening, and untying from his belt a well-filled
wallet, held it up to their gaze.
"As this bag undisputedly belongs to me, I have a right to dispose of it
as I choose.


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