As conversation was impossible Jack told his orderly to fetch one of the interpreters attached to the general.
"I tried to come last night," the count said, "but I found that I was too weak to venture out.

I could not understand what you said when you went away so suddenly, but I guessed that it was the call of duty.

I did not know your name, but inquiring this morning who were the officers that entered with the general yesterday, I was told that his aide de camp, Lieutenant Stilwell, was alone with him.

That is how I found you.

And now, let me again thank you for the immense service you have rendered me and my wife and child.