Childermass nods in response to the other man's words, entirely not surprised by the writing. He had a mind that Norrell might send him after the man, given the way that he had reacted even at the first. But it is curious. And if this description should match the same man that Childermass is thinking... Of course, it could have been glamour during either meeting. While just as like it could not.

"You wish for me to seek him out," he says, not phrasing it as a question. Anticipating Norrell's next move even before he should give the order.