He was like a dog at bay.

The other five were angry with him.

They were accusing him of playing false.

They swore that a great sum could be had for that letter, which they should share between them.

Said a voice I did not recognize: 'If the French will pay one price they will pay another; what does money matter to them, if they can make out a case against Feisul?
Will they not have Syria?
The thing is simple as twice two,' said he.