Yet he realized that if a trump card was to be played it must be then.

This man was dangerous, and, somehow or other, his guns must be spiked.

A brilliant idea occurred to him.
Exactly how much of the truth Seth knew he was not sure, but he took the risk.
"Very well then--Atkins," he said contemptuously.

"I am not used to aliases--not having dealt with persons finding it necessary to employ them--and I forget.

But before this disagreeable interview is ended I wish you to understand thoroughly why I am here.