But I know not how his opinions may go toward matters politic.

He believes me, I think, as do other men, to be attached to the present state of things; but even did his thoughts jump otherwise, he would not have opened his lips before me.

It would be well, therefore, for you to be cautious in the extreme with him, and to find out of a verity what be his nature and disposition.

Doubtless, in time, he will unbosom to you and you may see whether he has any suspicions, and how far he is to be trusted.

He was recommended to me by a friend at Poole, and I know not the opinions of his people.