He connived, however, at the arrest of Bertomy, hoping that later on he might obtain great kudos for himself by unmasking the banker.

Japan was entitled to reap the kudos such a situation brought to her side, while America could not expect to escape the severest censure.

"George, didn't I say the El Dorado would turn up?" He glared at Goeltz for a sign of assent, but the retired salt sought kudos for himself.