He might long ago have banished the handsome and insinuating Harrik, but he had allowed him wealth and safety--and now...
His intention was unmistakable.
"He shall die the death," he said.

"Is it not so ?" he added fiercely to David, and gazed at him fixedly.

Would this man of peace plead for the traitor, the would-be fratricide?
"He is a traitor; he must die," answered David slowly.
Kald's eyes showed burning satisfaction.

"If he were thy brother, thou wouldst kill him ?" "I would give a traitor to death for the country's sake.

There is no other way." "To-night he shall die." "But with due trial, Effendina ?" "Trial--is not the proof sufficient ?" "But if he confess, and give evidence himself, and so offer himself to die ?" "Is Harrik a fool ?" answered Kaid, with scorn.
"If there be a trial and sentence is given, the truth concerning the army must appear.