He has lost large sums.
Besides, he loves adventures.

What shall you answer, Captain Rotherby ?" "It is war, Louis," I said.

"You should know that.

If I have to pay the penalty for taking the law into my hands over the man Tapilow, I am ready to answer at any time.

As for you and Delora, and the others of you, whoever they may be, it will be war with you also, if you will.