It was risky enough in all conscience, but success had made Rudolf bold, and he had learnt how slow suspicion is if a deception be bold enough.

It is only likely frauds that are detected.
"Well, what do you say ?" asked Mr.Rassendyll.I observed that he said nothing to Sapt of what the queen and he had determined to do afterwards.
Sapt wrinkled his forehead.

I saw him glance at James, and the slightest, briefest smile showed on James's face.
"It's dangerous, of course," pursued Rudolf.

"But I believe that when they see the king's body--" "That's the point," interrupted Sapt.

"They can't see the king's body." Rudolf looked at him with some surprise.