t when you have gone too far to recededo not sue to me for
leniencywhen the power will have passed into other hands; and
do not say I plunged you down the gulf into which you rushed
yourself.”
Monks was plainly disconcertedand alarmed besides. He
hesitated.
“You will decide quickly” said Mr. Brownlowwith perfect
firmness and composure. “If you wish me to prefer my charges
publiclyand consign you to a punishment the extent of which
although I canwith a shudderforeseeI cannot controlonce
moreI sayyou know the way. If notand you appeal to my
forbearanceand the mercy of those you have deeply injuredseat
yourselfwithout a wordin that chair. It has waited for you two
whole days.”
Monks muttered some unintelligible wordsbut wavered still.
“You will be prompt” said Mr. Brownlow. “A word from me
and the alternative has gone for ever.”
Still the man hesitated.
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“I have not the inclination to parley” said Mr. Brownlow“and
as I advocate the dearest interests of othersI have not the right.”
“Is there” demanded Monkswith a faltering tongue—“is
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