Such was her infatuation, that he knew she would stop at nothing to gain her ends.
On the other hand, Maraquito, to all appearances, knew of something in connection with the case which it behooved him to learn if he wished for peace in the future.

So far as Mallow knew, the matter was at an end.

He believed that Jennings had shelved the affair, and that no further inquiries would be made.

This belief calmed his anxiety, as he greatly desired to save Basil Saxon from arrest.

Certainly, the young scamp protested his innocence, and told a plausible tale, but he was such a liar that Mallow could not be satisfied.