Chapter 11

“Yes, yes, I know what I am talking about. You have with you the Memoirs of the late Count Stylptitch.” He fixed Anthony with an accusing eye. “And if I have? What have the Memoirs of Count Stylptitch to do with Prince Michael?” “They will cause scandals.” “Most memoirs do that,” said Anthony soothingly. “Of many secrets he the knowledge had. Should he reveal but the quarter of them, Europe into war plunged may be.” “Come, come,” said Anthony. “It can’t be as bad as all that.” “An unfavourable opinion of the Obolov…