The Italians are said to be a nation of assassins, but no Italian ever attempted my life.

Was it twice Sammael had attempted his life today, or three times?

Trenck knew this but too well: he, as I have before related, was my worst enemy, and even attempted my life.

Perhaps, already, this woman had attempted his life, wearing a mares clothes the better to accomplish her purpose.

"Is this the fellow who attempted your life?"

What has this to do with letting them attempt your life?

What a marvelous ideal My dear man, who on earth do you think would attempt my life?

But for me, I detest him and that Pitt who together have attempted my life".

You have my word that I will not attempt my life.

Not once, however, do I recall her attempting her own life to escape me.