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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?