I owed his father a grudge: that I settled long ago.

I owe his mother one, and will repay the debt, with interest, to her son.

I could make away with him at once, as you are about to make away with your nephew, Sir Rowland,--but that wouldn't serve my turn.

To be complete, my vengeance must be tardy.

Certain of my prey, I can afford to wait for it.