But I am determined to do as little henceforth toward hanging myself as possible; and, therefore, the thing must not take place _here_.

Nor do I like that it should be done at all without some reason.

When he blabs, there's a necessity for the thing, and self-preservation, you know, is the first law of nature.
The case will then be as much mine as yours, and I'll lend a helping hand willingly." "My object, Munro, is scarcely the same with yours.

It goes beyond it; and, whether he knows much or little, or speaks nothing or everything, it is still the same thing to me.

I must have my revenge.