“And the price?”
“Half of all the estates which fall to me—Darlington Hall and all its fair domains.”
“But can you get them all at one stroke?”
“I can, for if these brats, Charley and Ned, are put out of the way, I am the sole heir, as I have said before.”
“Then, so be it—it shall be done,” said the grim chief, “but not yet.”
“Why not?”
“You must become a member of the Crew first—an active member, I mean—and then we can talk about it.”
“I am willing.”
“Then to try your courage, I will soon find fitting opportunities. Are you a good shot?”
“Capital.”