“What explanation have you to give me of your dastardly conduct?” he demanded.
“I do not understand. Have you any cause for complaint?” the Baron asked quickly.
“You know that you have betrayed me. It was your tool Sherren who caused Davies to be prosecuted, and it was you who caused my name to be mentioned.”
“Why should I do that, Mr. Weiss?”
“Because you wish to get at Gaunt. I came to you as a friend, and I trusted you. In return you have made my name a byword.”
“I deny it. I have had nothing to do with the matter,” the Baron said calmly.
“And Sherren?”
“He had nothing to do with it—to my knowledge. I am surprised that you can accuse me of such dishonorable conduct.”
“I happen to know that Sherren was the moving spirit. I am not a fool, Baron, and understand that you found it necessary to sacrifice me. You deny it—well—we will leave it at that for the moment. Good-day, Baron. I think that you will find me a dangerous enemy,” Weiss said menacingly and took his departure.
And the Baron resumed his restless walk, but he was disturbed by the Jew’s threats, for he knew the man to be powerful. However, he comforted himself with the thought that Weiss could do very little to injure him. Any exposure of the part he (the Baron) had played would naturally call attention to Weiss’ own guilt.