I have a life-long experience of men and their ways.

My judgment in this matter is that you were mistaken, and much mischief is likely to ensue if the Prince of Malors should find himself an object of suspicion amongst us." "Your Grace," I said, "forgive me, but why do you not say these things to the Board, or to Lord Chelsford and Colonel Ray after they have heard my story ?" "Because," the Duke answered, "I have no confidence in the judgment of either of them.

Both in their way are excellent men, but they are of this new generation, who do not probe beneath the surface, who form their opinions only from the obvious.

It is possible that after hearing your story they might consider the problem solved.

I am, at any rate, convinced that they would commence a search for its solution in altogether wrong quarters." "Your Grace," I said firmly, "I am very sorry indeed that I cannot take your advice.