My power of serving you is greater than you may imagine it to be.

I can lead you yet higher--and put you in a firmer position.

In a word, I can place you on a level with Buckingham,--perchance above him,--if your ambition soars so high." Mounchensey endeavoured to express his deep sense of gratitude to the ambassador, and regretted his small means of requiting the numerous and important favours he had received from him.
"I will tell you what to do," said De Gondomar.

"You can procure me certain information which I desire to obtain.

By my instrumentality you have, in some degree, already obtained the King's confidence, and ere long are sure to become the depositary of many important state secrets.
These you shall communicate to me.