I could hardly believe it.
"Are you sure of what you say ?" I inquired.
"I have it from Ambrose.

Ambrose would never deceive me.

Ambrose knows all about it." My curiosity was powerfully excited.

To what sort of household had I rashly voyaged across the ocean in search of rest and quiet?
"May I know all about it too ?" I said.
"Well, I will try and tell you what Ambrose told me.

But you must promise me one thing first, sir.