"I have some knowledge of the human system and of medicines. It is well, otherwise you would never have lived through your sickness."
His face showed no emotion whatever, neither did it in the slightest degree indicate his thoughts. He spoke in perfectly measured tones, and each word was enunciated clearly. Many thoughts flashed through my mind, and many questions rose to my lips, but the old man's presence seemed to check them. Moreover, I felt very weak.
"I shall be well and strong soon," I said.
He came to me, felt my pulse, examined me in various ways, and said, quietly, "Yes, I think you will soon be well. You are a very strong man."
"What will become of me then?"
"You will stay here."
"How long?"
"I do not know."
"But why was I brought here?"
"To be kept from harm."