You must carry out your infamous plan in your own way.

I know nothing, sir, of what you have done; I know nothing of what you intend to do.

Do you understand me ?" He smiled rather grimly.
"I hardly expected, my fair cousin, that you would be frightened into retreat at this stage of the game, when the cards are all in our hands.
Do you suppose I decided to carry away Louise without fully considering what I was doing, and the immediate consequences of my act?
And wherein have I failed?
All has gone beautifully up to this minute.

Diana, your fears are absolutely foolish, and against your personal interests.

All that I am doing for myself benefits you doubly.