But, unless you are more fool than knave, you can at least try to save your own miserable life." "How ?" "By a full confession.

Did you know that Martiny and Rossi meant to kill Mr.Hunter ?" "No, I swear it." "Then why don't you take the hint I have given you?
It will be too late when you are brought before a judge.

Believe me, I shall waste no more breath in persuading you.

It is now or never." The Frenchman rose again, this time more slowly.

He glanced around at the ring of faces, and, for a moment, his gaze dwelt contemplatively on Clancy.