And you, sir ...

I have read all the letters to poor Miss Lucy, and some of them speak of you, so I know you since some days from the knowing of others, but I have seen your true self since last night.

You will give me your hand, will you not?
And let us be friends for all our lives." We shook hands, and he was so earnest and so kind that it made me quite choky.
"And now," he said, "may I ask you for some more help?
I have a great task to do, and at the beginning it is to know.

You can help me here.

Can you tell me what went before your going to Transylvania?
Later on I may ask more help, and of a different kind, but at first this will do." "Look here, Sir," I said, "does what you have to do concern the Count ?" "It does," he said solemnly.
"Then I am with you heart and soul.