In fact, now I don't think we have a chance of winning a verdict.

I came here hoping against fear that it could be won, though I always felt that it would be better in the present state of English feeling to go abroad and avoid the risk of a trial.

Now there is no question: you would be insane, as Clarke said, to stay in England.

But why on earth did Alfred Douglas, knowing the truth, ever wish you to attack Queensberry ?" "He's very bold and obstinate, Frank," said Oscar weakly.
"Well, now I must play Crito," I resumed, smiling, "and take you away before the ship comes from Delos." "Oh, Frank, that would be wonderful; but it's impossible, quite impossible.

I should be arrested before I left London, and shamed again in public: they would boo at me and shout insults....