There can't be many like him.

As I said, there was a time when I would have slaved for you and starved with you cheerfully; but you threw me off,--and, now this man who is big and strong enough to forget what you brought me to has given me a chance to wipe out the past, I do not think I need be afraid of you.
At first I was a little so, but it wasn't altogether for myself.

I want to warn you.

If you try to make mischief he will kill you." "Ah," said Courthorne quietly.

"Well, it wouldn't be very astonishing if he attempted it, and nobody would blame him; but I have, as it happens, no intention of provoking him.