Here was a proof more eloquent than words to his ready wit.

Sir Rowland or Richard, or both, were in some plot for the Duke's ruin--perhaps assassination.

Had not her very words shown that she herself was out of all sympathy with Monmouth?
He was out of sympathy himself.

But not to the extent of standing by to see his throat cut.

She would have the plot succeed--whatever it might be and yet that he himself be spared.