What seems to us so alarming and incomprehensible, may be to a man of his experience simple and clear enough.

We are too near the fact to see it truly in its proper light.
This man I understand to be faithful and discreet, one who may be intrusted with the investigation of the most delicate affairs.

I will employ him immediately, in the confidence that no publicity will be given to this mystery.

In the meanwhile, my dear Lady Belgrade, I counsel you to call the household servants all together.

Do not inform them of the nature of my errand out, but caution them to silence and discretion as to the absence of their lady.