Mind you, I give no promise.

I found out for myself who Mr.Clover was, and I hold myself free to do what I think fit.

You quite understand ?" Greenacre nodded absently.

Then he cleared his throat.
"I quite understand, my dear boy.

I should like just to remind you that there's really nothing to be gained, one way or the other, by interfering with Lord Polperro before he has made his plans.