Through this swine I have festered a twelvemonth in Little Ease." Lovel's first thought, as he stared, was an immense relief.

His business had been done for him, and he had escaped the guilt of it.

His second, that here lay a chance of fair profit.

Godfrey was a great man, and Bedloe and Carstairs were the seediest of rogues.

He might make favor for himself with the Government if he had them caught red-handed.