If he risked his life to meet with me in Philadelphia it was done openly and honorably in the midst of acquaintances.

There has been nothing hidden or clandestine.

He was brought to Elmhurst a prisoner, bound to his horse, guarded by armed men.

In the morning I learned his identity, and at once had him released.

That is all," and she gave a gesture with her hands, "and I trust, gentlemen, my explanation will be sufficient." "And you warned him of my suspicions in Philadelphia," exclaimed Grant, "causing him to attack me, and then released him from arrest here." "That is partially true; you endeavored to provoke a quarrel the moment you met.