If a friend told him he was in danger on the farm, that would be enough of itself to make him stop where he is, and brave it out.
Whereas you, sir, are known to be cautious and careful, and farseeing and discreet." He might have added: And cowardly and obstinate, and narrow-minded and inflated by stupid self-esteem.

But respect for his employer had blindfolded the clerk's observation for many a long year past.

If one man may be born with the heart of a lion, another man may be born with the mind of a mule.

Dennis's master was one of the other men.
"Very well put," Sir Giles answered indulgently.

"Time will show, if such an entirely unimportant person as my nephew Arthur is likely to be assassinated.