"More than that—I know where your wife is at this moment, and I can produce her at the altar when you attempt to marry Miss Van Hoosen."
"You villain!"
"My lord," said Bambino, "you do me honor. I feel proud to be so complimented by you."
He bowed low as he spoke, with mock humility.
"Prove what you allege," cried Maltravers, who was intensely excited.
"That's easy enough."
"Begin!"
"It is not necessary for me to show you my cards," returned Bambino. "I can do what I say, and I will do so, unless you buy me off."
"I refuse to do anything of the kind."
"You defy me?"