"The bonds amount to a great deal more than that--twice that." "It is for him to judge," said the squire, "whether he is bound by his honor to pay so large a sum to men whom I do not suppose he loves very well." "The estate can bear it," said Augustus.
"Yes, the estate can bear it," said the attorney.

"They should be paid what they have expended.

That is my idea.

Your son thinks that their silence will be worth the money." "What makes you say that ?" demanded Augustus.
"Just my own opinion." "I look upon it as an insult." "Would you be kind enough to explain to us what is your reason for wishing to do this thing ?" asked Mr.Grey.
"No, sir; I decline to give any reason.

But those which you ascribe to me are insulting." "Will you deny them ?" "I will not assent to anything,--coming from you,--nor will I deny anything.