They were ready to "burst a meeting" or bludgeon a candidate on occasion.
When Carnac asked his question Junia smiled up at him.

"Yes, I think you'll win, Carnac.

You have the tide with you." Presently she added: "I'm not sure that you've got all the cards, though--I don't know why, but I have that fear." "You think that--" She nodded.

"I think Monsieur Barouche has some cards he hasn't played yet.

What they are I don't know, but he's confident.