If he qualifies duly as executor, and then files the will, then the estate is responsible, through him.
"We will soon know who controls your niece for the three years of her long minority.

Hawke must be got out of the way.

I will hoodwink him, and every British Consul in the continental towns which he visits will secretly watch him for me.

Besides, Major Hardwicke and Murray will be here very scon, to aid me, and to watch Hawke.

I wish Alan Hawke to blunder around, hunting for Major Hardwicke, and so give me an opportunity to do my duty secretly, and to aid you in your own labor of love.