"You were ever timid, Sir Thomas; and if you had not lacked courage, this expedient would not have been necessary.

Odious and dangerous as it is, the measure is forced upon me, and I shall not shrink from it.

But you shall not be called upon to play any part in the transaction.

I alone will do it.

I alone will be responsible for all that may ensue." "We shall all be responsible!" he rejoined.