To this plan I strenuously objected, and so far as my going was concerned, for I said that I intended to stay and protect Mina.

I thought that my mind was made up on the subject, but Mina would not listen to my objection.

She said that there might be some law matter in which I could be useful.
That amongst the Count's papers might be some clue which I could understand out of my experience in Transylvania.

And that, as it was, all the strength we could muster was required to cope with the Count's extraordinary power.

I had to give in, for Mina's resolution was fixed.