He may have been guilty of a moment's idle curiosity--" "Your Grace must forgive me," I interrupted, "but you are overlooking facts.

The fall over the cliff was premeditated, the sprained foot was a sham, the whole affair was clearly planned in order that he might be left alone in my room.

Besides, there is the bribe." The Duke folded his hands nervously together.

He looked away from me into the fire.
"It is a very difficult position," he declared, "very difficult indeed.
The Prince has been more than a friend to Blenavon.

He has been his benefactor.