He said to Renfield in a tone which did not surprise me at the time, but only when I thought of it afterwards, for it was as of one addressing an equal, "Can you not tell frankly your real reason for wishing to be free tonight?
I will undertake that if you will satisfy even me, a stranger, without prejudice, and with the habit of keeping an open mind, Dr.Seward will give you, at his own risk and on his own responsibility, the privilege you seek." He shook his head sadly, and with a look of poignant regret on his face.

The Professor went on, "Come, sir, bethink yourself.

You claim the privilege of reason in the highest degree, since you seek to impress us with your complete reasonableness.

You do this, whose sanity we have reason to doubt, since you are not yet released from medical treatment for this very defect.

If you will not help us in our effort to choose the wisest course, how can we perform the duty which you yourself put upon us?
Be wise, and help us, and if we can we shall aid you to achieve your wish." He still shook his head as he said, "Dr.Van Helsing, I have nothing to say.