"But we must talk fast, for there is a great deal to be done in a short time.

I was unfortunately absent from home, and did not receive the letter informing me of your good father's death so soon as I should otherwise have done.

I arrived in the city this morning, but have been too busy making arrangements for your escape to come here any earlier.

The Signor and I have done the work of six during the last few hours.
The creditors are not aware of my acquaintance with you, and I have assumed this disguise to prevent them from discovering it.

The Signor has had a talk with Tulee, and told her to keep very quiet, and not tell any mortal that she ever saw me at your father's house.