His spies were naturally doubtful characters, because the profession does not attract honest men; morality of methods can no more be expected from counterplotters than from plotters; and the prevalence of political or religious assassination made counterplot a necessity in the interests of the state. [Please select]
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The public is not always able to tell which was plot and which counterplot in the accomplishment of some intricate things. [Please select]
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Addington, and absorbed in the tissue of plot and counterplot now thickening fast in Paris--the arch-plotter in all of them being himself--the First Consul had slackened awhile his hot haste to set foot upon the shore of England. [Please select]
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There he meditated awhile with himself how he might counterplot and bring the bear to disgrace (who he knew loved him not) and himself to honor; at last he came forth, and said, "Dear uncle _Bruin_, you are exceeding welcome." [Please select]
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This was a relic of infancy, our first introduction to the literature of plot, counterplot, intrigue, and crime, and the mystery of the murder was very real to us. [Please select]
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