I don't greatly care whether this secret comes out or not.

If I am to be at your mercy henceforth, I had rather bid you do what you like; it really doesn't matter much to me.

I will give you five hundred pounds at once--a cheque on a Polterham banker; moreover, if my secret is kept, I will do you the other service I offered.

But that's all I have to say.

If it doesn't suit you, you must do what you please." His boldness was successful.