In this country Law was above the sovereign.
To tamper with the Law was treason to the realm.
"I come to you direct," the baronet explained.

"I tell you candidly what way I discovered my son to be mixed up in this miserable affair.

I promise you indemnity for your loss, and an apology that shall, I trust, satisfy your feelings, assuring you that to tamper with witnesses is not the province of a Feverel.

All I ask of you in return is, not to press the prosecution.

At present it rests with you.