"And you also possess very important information.

Because I have aided you to escape capture, do you conclude I am a fool ?" "Most assuredly not." "Or a traitress to the South ?" "I could not think that." "Then let us clearly understand each other once for all.

I have saved you from capture, perhaps death.

The reason I have done this need not be discussed; indeed I could not satisfactorily explain my action even to myself.

But if the truth ever becomes known I shall be placed in a most embarrassing position.