You used a sewing kit to close a wound? Don't you know the spells for that? I'm afraid it sounds quite barbaric, tending to injuries with a needle.
That sounds like an interesting sigil. I'd like to see it! Do you know its origins?
I found enough to be a solid foundation for a good library, at least, and I've asked various booksellers to keep a watch and write to me if they acquire more books on magic that ought not to fall into the wrong hands. Thank you, it's very kind of you to check for me! I'm sorry that your brother is gone. Were you told why he was sent home?