3/25 You have dared to leave London; you have dared to do that which I told you not; and now I have come to tell you that you have aroused the anger of a man who laughs at conventional laws, and snaps his fingers at the ordinary usages of society--one who knows nothing and cares nothing for your claptrap morality, and will not be influenced by it." "I am sorry if I have angered you," I replied humbly. Man, I hold your life in the hollow of my hand. One word from me, and your liberty is gone; you will be dragged through the streets like a common felon." "Am I guilty of so much, then ?" I said. "Did I really kill that man ?" He looked at me curiously, as if he suspected something. |