He then sought out the leader of the fortunate expedition, and having pledged himself to the strictest secrecy, obtained the fullest particulars relating to the adventure.
"I think not," he replied: "such as it is, however, I grant it: but in the strictest sense of the word--no farther--and one neglect of my commands, releases me from this promise totally."
As the Reputation of his being a Man of the strictest Honour and Veracity was so strongly imprinted on their Minds, the Motion of his Admittance was carried in the Affirmative, without the least Opposition.