'Jules is going to have another try--that's all.' 'Another try at what ?' 'At Prince Eugen.

Either at his life or his liberty.

Most probably the former this time; almost certainly the former.

He has guessed that we are somewhat handicapped by our anxiety to keep Prince Eugen's predicament quite quiet, and he is taking advantage, of that fact.

As he already is fairly rich, on his own admission, the reward which has been offered to him must be enormous, and he is absolutely determined to get it.