He had thought it worse.

He had thought himself discovered, tricked, discomfited by the man against whom he had pitted his wits, with his life for stake.

Whereas--it seemed a small thing in comparison--this meant only the inclusion of one more in the secret, the running of one more risk, the hazarding another tongue.

And the lad had not been so unwise.

She had easier access to the room than he, and ran less risk of suspicion or detection.