I have eight or ten
similar cases maturing. If it was circulated among them that
I had made a severe example of the Lady Eva I should find all of
them much more open to reason. You see my point?"
Holmes sprang from his chair.
"Get behind him, Watson! Don't let him out! Now, sir, let us
see the contents of that note-book."
Milverton had glided as quick as a rat to the side of the room,
and stood with his back against the wall.
"Mr. Holmes, Mr. Holmes," he said, turning the front of his coat
and exhibiting the butt of a large revolver, which projected
from the inside pocket. "I have been expecting you to do
something original. This has been done so often, and what good
has ever come from it? I assure you that I am armed to the
teeth, and I am perfectly prepared to use my weapons, knowing
that the law will support me. Besides, your supposition that
I would bring the letters here in a note-book is entirely
mistaken. I would do nothing so foolish. And now, gentlemen,
I have one or two little interviews this evening, and it is a
long drive to Hampstead." He stepped forward, took up his coat,
laid his hand on his revolver, and turned to the door.
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