I removed him to more comfortable quarters, supplied him with relishing food and good medical assistance.
Otherwise I think he would have died.

The result is, that he feels deeply grateful to me for having probably saved his life.

When I first broached the idea of his giving evidence against his old employer, I found him reluctant to do so--not from any attachment he bore him, but from a fear that he would be held on a criminal charge for concealing a felony.

I have undertaken to assure him, on your behalf, that he shall not be punished if he will come forward and give his evidence unhesitatingly.

I have finally obtained his promise to, do so.
"We shall leave Detroit day after to-morrow, and proceed to New England by way of New York.