"There is nothing that cannot be bought with dominion over the mines of Morie and three of the rings of the dwarves," said the Count with a shrug. "See to it."
"Does monsieur le comte speak seriously?" asked Roguccio.
Monte Fato regarded the Balrogue in astonishment that the latter had dared question him. "I have to pay a visit at five o'clock tonight, and those oliphants shall be attached to my carriage."
"Permit me to remind your Excellency that it is now half past four," ventured Roguccio.
"I know," said the Count. "But where there is a whip, there is as an infallible consequence a will."
Fifteen minutes later, the moumaques were attached to the Count's carriage, which departed forthwith in the direction of the mansion of Sacqueville-Danglars.
