"It's no use saying that it can't be done, for nothing is impossible to a clever man, such as I believe you to be." Still no reply.
"You spoke, the other day, of earning enough money to go home and live in peace for the rest of your days.

Here, sir, is your opportunity to improve upon that ambition.

The brigand is trying to exact a large ransom from me; I'll give it to you willingly--every penny--if you'll show me how to escape." "Why should you do that ?" enquired the doctor, still intent upon his line.

"Does it matter to you who gets your money ?" "Of course," was the prompt reply.

"In one case I pay it for a service rendered, and do it gladly.