The sheets came into my hands in rather a curious way, and I should very much like to have an exact translation of them.

I don't even know what the language is.

I thought, perhaps, that you might be able to help me.

I will explain to you later, if you will allow me, the exact nature of my interest in them." Mr.Cowper took the pages into his hand with a benevolent smile.

At the first glance, however, his expression changed.