Her absence is involuntary so far as she is concerned.

It has been a great blow to me.

I am prepared to run all risks to discover her whereabouts.
It is late in my life for adventures, but it is very certain that adventures and dangers are before us.

In accompanying me you will associate yourself with many risks.

Therefore--" Duson held up his hand.
"I beg, sir," he exclaimed, "that you will not suggest for a moment my leaving your service on that account.