translation.en: He had hoped that his wife might lure Sir Charles to his ruin, but here she proved unexpectedly independent. She would not endeavour to entangle the old gentleman in a sentimental attachment which might deliver him over to his enemy.
translation.fi: Hän oli toivonut voivansa saada vaimonsa houkuttelemaan vanhusta turmioon, mutta siinä asiassa tämä aivan odottamatta pysyikin itsenäisenä.