Yet it might not be impossible, without either using or threatening violence, to make so weak a man uneasy about his personal safety.

He would soon be eager to fly.

All facilities for flight must then be placed within his reach; and care must be taken that he should not again be stopped by any officious blunderer.
Such was William's plan: and the ability and determination with which he carried it into effect present a strange contrast to the folly and cowardice with which he had to deal.

He soon had an excellent opportunity of commencing his system of intimidation.

Feversham arrived at Windsor with James's letter.