I could be found easily enough.

Why didn't he meet me face to face?
I have never yet run away from trouble or danger." "You are slightly in error regarding him," observed Brett.

"This man may be a fiend incarnate, but he Is no coward.

He means to kill, to work some terrible purpose, and he takes the best means towards that end.

To his mind the idea of giving a victim fair play is sheer nonsense.