Peacock (aside)
It's easy to see what the outcome will be with these people. (aloud)
Listen, Mr. Colonel, so as not to waste time talking, I am going to
count out a hundred gold pieces—or more.
Jeremy
I am incorruptible.
Trippet What, sir, can you resist the sound of money and the prayers of a beautiful lady?
Jeremy
How can I resist? I am not a judge. Do you take me for a judge?
Trippet Dr. Peacock has a ten thousand pound insurance policy on the life of this man.
Peacock
That's right. Would you consider going shares on him?
Jeremy
I don't know what to do.
Trippet
If you wish to kill him, let us die with him.
Jeremy
Well, then—let him run the gauntlet.
Trippet
Listen, Mr. Colonel, I've got an idea how to fix everything.