That's a lie.
John.
Possibly. But altogether I fancy we could make it uncommonly nasty for you if you made a fuss. If dirty linen is going to be washed in public—there's generally a good deal to be done on both sides.
James.
I don't care. I mean to get my own back. If I can only get my knife into that man—I'll take the consequences.
John.
On the other hand—if you won't make a fuss at the inquest, I'll give you fifty pounds.
James.
[Jumping up indignantly.] Are you trying to bribe me?
John.