But, with all these sources, it is certain that the Russian Company has enjoyed no success comparable to that of its British rival; and, still more, there is reason to believe that latterly its profits have not been large.
Sumner compares the success of the Russian Company to that of its British counterpart, noting its relative lack of profitability.
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