I was going to have somebody arrange a meeting with you, oh noteworthy fellow, but it seems that somebody is now as dead as a doorknob. I really hate to bother a person like you with something that's not business, but I'm willing to pay for your time like any good customer.
I need some information. One detail, that's it, about a rumoured job you did for a man now deceased. I need honesty, with the knowledge that I don't intend to come after you whether it's true or not. You can name your price, anything within reason, when I ask my question. And we can do this entirely by letter if you want.
My name is Gautieri. I'll take your response at Fort Mur if you care to send one.