3/31 Know, then, that the bearer of papers of import, _documenta preciosa sed periculosa_, is bound to leave nought to chance, but to guard in every way the charge which hath been committed to him. True it is that I am in the house of an honest man, but I know not who may come or who may go during the hours of the night. I shall be with you anon.' 'Your clothes are dry and are ready for you,' I remarked. 'I have no quarrel with the suit which your father has lent me. It may be that I have been used to better, but they will serve my turn. |