I was always fairly confident, but you're right - the certainty that I can succeed makes me feel that I must.
Thank you for your condolences. I miss Edmund sorely. You are correct yet again, though - he would be glad to know the work we started together continues.
And the joints I was setting on these casters are now quite solid! If you'll meet me at the door to the mountain, I'll accompany you to your harpsichord.