I see the upshot of it all.

Quick-ear, who heard this trick plotted between the father and daughter, said nothing, and waited to see the upshot of the affair.

But as he was a bold fellow, whom none could frighten, he acted the dead cat, waiting to see the upshot of the affair.

He had already paid a longer visit than usual, but a better motive than mere curiosity prompted him to stay to see the upshot.

"Now shall we see the upshot of this matter."