"The dangers of discovery are multiplied a hundredfold." "The danger exists only in your imagination," said his Lady.

"Come, admit, Sir Thomas, that the scheme is well contrived, and that they must be cunning indeed if they escape from the meshes I have woven for them." "You have displayed ingenuity enough, I am free to own, if it had been directed to a better end; but in the best contrived scheme some flaw is ever found, which is sure to mar it." "You can detect no flaw in this I am persuaded, Sir Thomas.

If you can, let me know it ?" "Nay, it is only when too late that such things are found out.

The supposed armour of proof is then found wanting at some vital point.
However, I will say no more," he observed, perceiving her impatience.
"What is done cannot be undone.

Have you prepared our daughter?
Will she consent to aid you ?" "She will," replied Lady Lake.