"There is another matter," said Portland, "about which I have felt it my duty to make representations.

I mean the countenance given to the assassins." "I know nothing about assassins," said Lewis.

"Of course," answered the Ambassador, "your Majesty knows nothing about such men.

At least your Majesty does not know them for what they are.

But I can point them out, and can furnish ample proofs of their guilt." He then named Berwick.