But if the truth did come to light, there is nothing to be ashamed of.

I commit no crime in calling myself by a Gorgio name and in accumulating a fortune.

You have no hold over me." The man's look was so threatening that Silver winced.
"I don't hint at any hold over you," he observed mildly.

"I am bound to you both by gratitude and self-interest." "Aha.

That last is better.