Say at four or five o'clock." "I will be there at four," returned Martin, in a bland voice, and with a courteous inclination of the head.
"Very well--you will find me in." The merchant bowed to the accomplices--they were nothing better--and retired.
"Humph! I didn't expect to find him here quite so early," said Martin, with a sinister smile.

"I rather guess I frightened him last night." "I rather guess you did," returned the lawyer, his countenance reflecting the light that played on the other's face.
"Will the money come ?" asked Martin.
"Undoubtedly." "That's good.

Ten thousand ?" "Yes." "What did he say?
He came to consult you, of course ?" "Yes." "Well, what did he say ?" "More than I need take time to repeat.

He is thoroughly frightened.
That is enough for you to know." "Ten thousand," said Martin musingly, and speaking to himself.

"Ten thousand! That will do pretty well.