A Curious Request
Sir,
I beg your pardon for my peremptory greeting; I find myself somewhat at a loss as to how I should address you, considering your request for anonymity. Your identity is no mystery. Despite his travel-worn cloak, the courier that brought your letter requesting my services failed to completely conceal your House's heraldry on his spotlessly immaculate jerkin. I will of course do my utmost to preserve your confidentiality, but cannot be responsible for the failures of your servants. Please see attached document, provided free of charge, entitled "On the Rudiments of Clandestine Behavior - 50 Simple Lessons in the Art of Subterfuge".
That insignificant unpleasantness aside, I agree in principle to accepting your commission. The discrete location of persons or items is not an easy task in these difficult and chaotic days. I must therefore tell you directly that success is not guaranteed, and my fees for even the attempt are not insignificant. Please see attached schedule of services and review the numbers. These fees are not negotiable, but I can say without blushing that my reputation must precede me or we would not be corresponding. Should you agree, kindly also see the attached contract, and return it to me, signed and sealed with your correct lawful name and sigil.
Along with it's return, please provide me a few more details on this individual you seek to locate. You would be surprised--nay, stunned--what a tiny and insignificant detail can lead to discovering when placed in aggregate with other miniscule discoveries. If you please, return those documents by the same courier that stands waiting for this missive; I am quite interested to see if he takes my other suggestions to heart.
I am of course, eager to be
Your most humble servant,
Delecca Maddhein