"It does not satisfy me to suppose, as at first might seem, that you are acting out of sheer malice against me.

You have scarcely cause to do that, my lord; and you, my lady, have none.

That fool Green--patience--he conceives that he has suffered at my hands.

But without your assistance Mr.Green would be powerless to hurt me.

What, then, is it that is moving you ?" He paused, looking from one to the other of his declared enemies.