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Domin
Because we'd be on board your Ultimus and well out at sea. Within a month, Helena, we'd be dictating our own terms to the Robots.
Helena
I don't understand.
Domin
We'd take something away with us that the Robots could not exist without.
Helena
What, Harry?
Domin
The secret of their manufacture. Old Rossum's manuscript. As soon as they found out that they couldn't make themselves they'd be on their knees to us.
Dr. Gall
Madame Domin, that was our trump card. I never had the least fear that the Robots would win. How could they against people like us?
Helena
Why didn't you tell me?