"They were very well advised.

They acted with shrewd common sense.

America is no better prepared for a revolution than England is." "Do you imagine," she demanded, her voice trembling, "that you will be permitted to repeat in this country your American exploits ?" Maraton smiled a little sadly.
"Need we discuss these things, Lady Elisabeth ?" "Yes, we need!" she replied promptly.

"This is my one opportunity.

You and I will probably never exchange another word so long as we live.