The rascal had been brave, a quality for which I would value the devil; and if he had been pertinacious in the beginning, he had more than made up for it before the end.
'And now, Dudgeon, to explain,' I began.

'I know your master, he knows me, and he knows and approves of my errand.

So much I may tell you, that I am on my way to Amersham Place.' 'Oho!' quoth Dudgeon, 'I begin to see.' 'I am heartily glad of it,' said I, passing the bottle, 'because that is about all I can tell you.

You must take my word for the remainder.
Either believe me or don't.

If you don't, let's take a chaise; you can carry me to-morrow to High Holborn, and confront me with Mr.Romaine; the result of which will be to set your mind at rest--and to make the holiest disorder in your master's plans.