"Perfectly sure."
"And by means of what miracle?"
"There is no need of a miracle; the thing is very simple, my lord."
"May I know it?"
"You must be informed of it, my lord, because I count principally upon your assistance."
"To enable you to carry me off?"
"Yes, my lord."
"The fact is, that, without vanity, I can, under these circumstances, if I mix myself in the matter, be of some help to you?"
After a moment's reflection, Rutler said, "Your firmness has not been exaggerated, your grace; it would be impossible to show a more resolute spirit or more coolness under ill fortune."
"I assure you, sir, that it would be difficult for me to bear it otherwise."