He meant to do it.

I would have to kill him.
"Sampson, listen!" I cried, very swiftly.

"The game's up! You're done! But think of your daughter! I'll spare your life, I'll give you freedom on one condition.

For her sake! I've got you nailed--all the proofs.
It was I behind the wall the other night.

Blome, Hilliard, Pickens, Bo Snecker, are dead.