"I should," answered Markham; "both on my own account and on that of society."
"And you will not betray the place that I shall take you to, or the people that you may see there?"
"Most solemnly will I keep your secret."
"Come with me, then. I will leave you at the door; and your own ingenuity must obtain you admittance. But, one word more: you will not state to any one there that you have met me?"
"I will not even allow my motive for visiting the place you speak of to transpire."
"I believe all you say. Come!"
The man led the way out of the court, accompanied by our hero.
They threaded several narrow streets and alleys, and at length stopped at the door of a large house.
"Knock, and demand shelter: admittance will not, I fancy, be refused."
"Is there any danger to be encountered?" asked Markham: "not that I fear it—but I am unarmed."