Blackwell's face suddenly turned gloomy: "It shouldn't... be that serious, right? Are you saying, the Tsar might really... expel us?"
"Don't underestimate his methods, nor overestimate our standing. In this game of diplomacy, power speaks. If the unfortunate really happens, it's not that big of a deal for me. At most, I'll be transferred to a colonial office in India, Canada, or even Australia. Although the conditions there are harsh, at least there's a job, a steady salary. But you, Henry, what are you planning to do?"
