"If you want me for an enemy you can have me.

Very likely I shall tell you before long that you can do what you like with the man.

But until I do it will be very dangerous for you if harm comes to him." "It is no use," he answered doggedly.

"If he attacks he must be silenced." "If he attacks," she answered, "you must give me twenty-four hours clear notice before you move a hand against him.

Afterwards--well, we will discuss that." "You had better," he said, looking at her with an ugly gleam in his eyes, "persuade him to take you for a little tour on the Continent.