"Hmm..." Tsar Nicholas I quipped, "Perhaps the Earl of Dalmo should consider entrusting business affairs to you as well. If I may be candid, your talents in commerce are no less than those in culture and arts. I heard you run a newspaper in London? Is 'The British' under your name?"
Arthur's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.
It's not a big deal that the Tsar knows 'The British' is his business.
But what if the Tsar knows 'The Economist' is also his star product?
After all, 'The Economist' has previously published political essays by the Polish exile leader, Prince Czartoryski, and supported the Poles during the Polish uprising.
Arthur smiled and said, "I am indeed one of the shareholders of 'The British', but I'm not the largest shareholder. Above me are Mr. Disraeli and the Rothschild Family."
"Rothschild?" Tsar Nicholas I was slightly surprised by the name, but not for long, as it's quite normal to have connections with Rothschild when doing business in Britain.
