he had exaggerated the strength of their fury and the length of their arm for professional purposes too often to have many illusions one way or the other
He had exaggerated the strength of their fury and the length of their arm (for professional purposes) too often to have many illusions one way or the other.
He had exaggerated the strength of their fury and the length of their arm (for professional purposes) too often to have many illusions one way or the other.