"Have you counsel?" inquired Ishmael.
"Counsel? No! Where should I get it?"
"Will you accept me as counsel? I came here to offer you my services."
"I tell you I have no means, sir."
"I do not want any remuneration in your case; I wish to serve you, for your own sake and for God's; something we must do for God's sake and for our fellow creatures'. I wish to be your counsel in the approaching trial. I think, with the favor of Divine Providence, I can bring your case to a successful issue and secure you in the peaceful possession of your children."
"Do you think so? Oh! do you think so?" she inquired eagerly, warmly.
"I really do. I think so, even from the showing of the other side, who, of course, put the fairest face upon their own cause."
"And will you? Oh! will you?"
"With the help of Heaven, I will."
"Oh, surely Heaven has sent you to my aid."