It was but the third day of our acquaintance, and here was I swearing eternal friendship like a school-girl; promising to help a man, of whose very existence I knew nothing three days ago, to marry a woman whom I had seen for the first time yesterday.

But I resolved that, having pledged myself, I would do my part with my might, whatever that part might be.

Meanwhile we rode along, and Isaacs began to talk about the visit we were going to make.
"I think," he said, "that you had better know something about this matter beforehand.

The way is long, and we cannot ride fast over the steep roads, so there is plenty of time.

Do not imagine that I have idly asked you to go with me because I supposed it would amuse you.