"They speak the truth, no doubt.
From them you must hope for no information.

In all likelihood, you might seek her for the rest of your life and never come upon her track." "Then let me know what you propose." "I offer to tell you where she is, and how situated, and to enable you to claim her.

But you, for your part, must undertake to do this in a certain way, which I will describe when everything is ready, a week or so hence.

As I have said, I am willing to reward you for agreeing to act as I direct.

My reasons you shall understand when I go into the other details.