diplomatist

But it was neither his talents as a diplomatist, nor his remarkable mind, nor his solid erudition, which made Nicot immortal.

"You are not very wise or long sighted for a diplomatist," Jessie said with a faint smile.

He had that faculty; he could mentally ride two horses at once; he would have made a good diplomatist.

Williams had again proved himself a consummate diplomatist, and Clarke had proved himself worthy to be his colleague.