But when a humble individual like myself, a mere nobody, undertakes to investigate a piece of business about which those in authority are not anxious to be enlightened, precautions are necessary.

It's not enough for him to have right on his side, he must, in order to secure his own safety, make good use of his skill, courage, and knowledge.

I have no desire to humiliate you a second time, so I will say no more.

The paper is in the hands of my notary, and if a single day passes without his seeing me he has orders to break the seal and make the contents public.

So you see chance is still on my side.