“The speed with which Uvoren’s closest supporters are falling may be a coincidence, Lord Roper,” he hissed vehemently. “I do not know: I shall judge each case by its merits. But if I discover that your people are fabricating evidence against these men, I will bring down vengeance upon you.” “Baldwin’s own records condemned him,” said Roper, unflustered. “I hardly think I can be blamed for that.” “But the claims of sabotage were baseless. They only served to make him present his tally in evidence, which, conveniently, condemned him of a further crime. I will be keeping a very close eye on you.”
