These three gentlemen were among the most capable of antiquity .
Gentlemen 's subordinates did want to defraud him -- just that they were unable , did not have the heart , or did not dare to defraud him .
These three gentlemen were among the most capable of antiquity , but their subordinates did want to defraud him -- just that they were unable , did not have the heart , or did not dare to defraud him .