It is confidence.

That is his strength.

He would be a fool to stand in front of them empty-handed if they were to charge upon him.

Maybe when you have known him as long as I have, you will realize he is not a fool,--about himself or any one else." Ruth stared at her.

"Unless I am greatly mistaken, Madame Obosky, I have known Mr.Percival as long if not longer than you have." "You do not know him at all," rejoined the Russian brusquely.