I tore open the note.

It merely said that the servant was trustworthy, and would "instruct the Signor Grandi" how to act.
"You told the contessina my name, then ?" I said to the man.

He had announced me to the baron, and consequently knew who I was.

He nodded, closed the door behind him, and came with me.

When we were in the street he explained that Hedwig desired to speak with me.