'Well, Mr.
Scott,' he said at last, very softly, 'is it convenient for you to answer me?
Did that note refer to a certain number of bridge shares, which you required Mr.Tudor to hand over to the stepfather of this lady ?' Undy had no trust in his brother.

He felt all but sure that, under the fire of Mr.Chaffanbrass, he would confess everything.
It would be terrible to own the truth, but it would be more terrible to be indicted for perjury.

So he sat silent.
'My lord, perhaps you will ask him,' said Mr.Chaffanbrass.
'Mr.Scott, you understand the question--why do you not answer it ?' asked the judge.

But Undy still remained silent.
'You may go now,' said Mr.Chaffanbrass.

'Your eloquence is of the silent sort; but, nevertheless, it is very impressive.