Q: If Even so, its ascendancy is troublesome., can we say that "It should not have been able to ascend."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If They wanted to signal the agents that there is plenty of damning evidence of an affair, so that the agents would know not to lie to protect Clinton., can we say that "There were no agents who were willing to lie for Clinton in any case."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If If Beresford has still got the upper hand, there's nothing to fear., can we say that "There's nothing to be afraid of if Beresford loses control. "?

A: no

Q: If Not exactly., can we say that "Not quite."?

A:
yes