It was necessary to circumvent this plan, and perhaps, added Moreau, it might be best to employ a third party to make the purchase.
Everybody has enemies in this life.

Now the steward and his wife had wounded the feelings of a retired army officer, Monsieur de Reybert, and his wife, who were living near Presles.

From speeches like pin-pricks, matters had advanced to dagger-thrusts.

Monsieur de Reybert breathed vengeance.

He was determined to make Moreau lose his situation and gain it himself.