"I shall entrust to you the manuscript secrets I possess.

They are in a sealed package so that you cannot read them, but they will be in your care.

If I leave them with any one else, my sons will try to get possession of them while I am away.

During my last journey I carried them with me, but I am growing old, life is uncertain, especially when a man is travelling, and I would rather leave the packet with you.

It will be safer." "It shall be altogether safe," said Zorzi.