The Commissioner of Police at Gottenberg, Messenia, is informed that a treaty is about to be completed between the two neighboring states, Keltia and Slavonia, which is in opposition to the interests of Gottenberg. Protea, a notorious adventuress, is commissioned to secure a copy of the document. Before accepting the commission, Protea asks for the assistance of a prisoner known as "The Eel." The prisoner is released and he and Protea set out on their mission. The Slavonic ambassador at Gottenberg, learning that Messenia is endeavoring to get a copy of the treaty, sends his secretary. Viscount Osthansen, to apprise the government of Keltia of the intended robbery. At the railway station Protea recognizes the Viscount and succeeds in ingratiating herself into his good graces while her accomplice appropriates his keys. The two spies later go to the Viscount's apartments, take his credentials and place in his valise articles subject to tariff
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