‘And then the attempt upon Monteagle’s life.’
‘Doubtless by some ruffian employed by him.’
‘There cannot be a doubt of it.’
‘To be sure. Revenge has incited him to it.’
‘He is a dangerous fellow to offend.’
‘A very devil.’
‘At any rate, he does not fail to play the very devil with those who excite his enmity.’
‘True.’
‘But he must be defeated at last.’
‘Certainly there is not much prospect of it at present.’