"Aye, it is certainly the King's turn now, and I would he were making better use of his opportunity."
"What a glutton you are, Rosmore. There are over three hundred prisoners in Dorchester alone."
"And most of them might be released," was the answer. "Such clemency would do more for the King" than will be accomplished by this revengeful spirit."
"Since when have you turned sentimental?"
"I think I was born with a horror of wholesale injustice."
Marriott laughed, then grew serious.
"We are old friends, Rosmore, and there is no danger in free speech between us, but it would not be wise to say such things in the hearing of Jeffreys."
"Even Jeffreys may have a weak spot to touch which would be to compel him to silence. Most men have."
"They hide it successfully as a rule."
"Or think so," said Rosmore. "Amongst these three hundred prisoners are there any of importance?"