I think it most important that Lord Cheisford should know that those papers were tampered with.

And as regards the Prince of Malors, whatever his motive may have been, I discovered him in the act of perusing the documents relating to the subway of Portsmouth.

I cannot possibly withhold my knowledge of these things from Lord Chelsford.

In fact, I think it is most important that he should know of them." The Duke rose slowly to his feet.

He showed no sign of anger.
"If you prefer your own judgment to mine, Mr.Ducaine," he said, "I have no more to say.