Weir demonised MacDonald for obnoxious careerism, class betrayal and treachery. He is also a master at cunning deception, craftiness, and treachery. Each continually plots to advance their position through treachery and deception. They planted incriminating forged documents, spread false rumors of treachery and fomented distrust. The Empire entered into an era of perpetual war, mistrust and treachery. Haqqani confronts Jalal who remains defiant and refuses to confess outright to his treachery. These paintings have animalistic figures that convey strong symbolic meaning of fidelity, treachery, and courage. Sivagami eventually learns the truth about Bhallaladeva's treachery. He instead confronts Gertrude about the matter of his father's death and Claudius' treachery. Convinced of Vlad Dracula's treachery, Matthias had him imprisoned. Schurch was the only British soldier executed for treachery committed during the war. He resolves to kill her for the imagined treachery. By this time the prince began to suspect his ally of treachery. His religion makes a duty out of treachery and usury. Ross was furious, believing that this was a form of treachery.