They assumed his complaisance.
Doubtless they knew his shabby past.
He was roused by Oates' voice.

The Doctor was arranging his plan of campaign with gusto.

Bedloe was to disappear to the West Country till the time came for him to offer his evidence.

Prance was to go about his peaceful trade till Bedloe gave him the cue.

It was a masterly stratagem--Bedloe to start the ball, Prance to be accused as accomplice and then on his own account to give the other scoundrel corroboration.
"Attend, you sir," the doctor shouted to Lovel.