I do not threaten.

I have reasoned with you, exhorted you, shown you cause why, had you one spark of decency left, you would allow me to depart and shield me from the law you have invoked to ruin me.

I have hoped for your own sakes that you would be moved so to do.

But since you will not--" He paused and shrugged.

"On your own heads be it." "On our own heads be what ?" demanded Rotherby.
But Mr.Caryll smiled, and shook his head.