"It must require great bravery to hunt down an unarmed man." "I only know you are going to regret those words when you learn the truth.

There is a mistake here, but one others must rectify.

Your actions merely confirm my belief that Le Gaire sought refuge in this building.

I am going to know before I withdraw my men." She was not quite so defiant, not quite so certain, yet she did not move.
"Will you tell me--has he been here ?" "Why do you want to know ?" I hesitated, not really knowing myself, suddenly made aware that I had no true purpose in the search.

My embarrassment confirmed her suspicion.
"Revenge, wasn't it ?" scornfully.