The Shadow had intended to take him alive, but the battle was now life or death.

The Shadow intended to be there at the time the bank president had suggested.

The Shadow intended to find out the true answer to his puzzle.

The Shadow intended to keep his presence unknown to those outside.

The Shadow intended to make the most of those details in the very near future.

The Shadow didn't intend to leave his plans half formed.

The Shadow intended to leave the finish to the law.

The Shadow intended to make the most of that interim.

The Shadow intended to shape the future to its proper course.

The Shadow intended to share that knowledge, and very soon!