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Busman

"Yes, I do. If not in a friendly way, then—— Either we sell it or they'll find it. Just as you like.

Domin

Busman, we can destroy Rossum's manuscript.

Busman

Then we destroy everything . . . not only the manuscript, but ourselves. Do as you think fit.

Domin

There are over thirty of us on this island. Are we to sell the secret and save that many human souls, at the risk of enslaving mankind . . . ?

Busman

Why, you're mad? Who'd sell the whole manuscript?

Domin

Busman, no cheating!

Busman

Well then, sell; but afterward——