One thing only detained me; the desire to apprize my patron of the treachery of Thetford.

For this end I was anxious to obtain an interview; but now I reflected that this information could by other means be imparted.

Was it not sufficient to write him briefly these particulars, and leave him to profit by the knowledge?
Thus I might, likewise, acquaint him with my motives for thus abruptly and unseasonably deserting his service.
To the execution of this scheme pen and paper were necessary.

The business of writing was performed in the chamber on the third story.

I had been hitherto denied access to this room.