Failing that, by force.

It's essential that the old man shouldn't get wind of anything being up; and if Carr told him about last night he'd prick up his wicked old ears.

No, Master Johnny is better quiet." "Suppose he turns nasty," I suggested again.
"He may turn as nasty as he likes," said the colonel.

"He don't leave my house unless he puts a bullet into me first.

That's settled.