"What information?"
"I sent a list of your mines and artillery, within the hour, to a man in Bornia. I alone can stop them being sent to the King; you have the upper hand of me here, so I will bargain if you like."
"There is and can be no question of bargaining with a traitor like yourself; besides, you never sent the list."
"I sent it when I left you here."
"You sent no list, you forgot to enclose it, it is now in my pocket."
"You lie!" he cried, but I saw an anxious look creep into his eyes.
"I do not lie, look for yourself."
I pulled the paper out and opened it with one hand, taking good care to keep him covered.
He snarled like a wild beast and flung himself upon me.
I shot him through the brain, it was the only thing to be done.