I don't trust him.

His attachment to our Cause is of a lukewarm character, and he gives me uneasiness, for he may do much harm if he is so inclined.

It is on this account that I tolerate his presence at Lavedan.

Frankly, I fear him, and I would counsel you to do no less.

The man is a liar, even if but a boastful liar and liars are never long out of mischief." The wisdom of the words was unquestionable, but the advice in them was not easily followed, particularly by one whose position was so peculiar as my own.