I remembered that strangers who arrive at a place where they have no friends, and who want employment, sometimes apply to the clergyman for introduction and aid.

It is the clergyman's function to help--at least with advice--those who wished to help themselves.

I seemed to have something like a right to seek counsel here.

Renewing then my courage, and gathering my feeble remains of strength, I pushed on.

I reached the house, and knocked at the kitchen-door.