    Sentence 1: How much did Westinghouse pay  for Tesla’s patents in order to escape its  financial problems?    Sentence 2: In 1897, Westinghouse explained  his financial difficulties to Tesla in stark terms,  saying that if things continue the way they  were he would no longer be in control of  Westinghouse Electric and Tesla would have to  "deal with the bankers" to try to collect future  royalties.