<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliIt was true that I did not quite gather its purport, but I flattered myself that by Lawrences reply, and perhaps a little skillful cross-examination on my part, I should soon perceive its significance.  <response>: Ni kweli kwamba sikuelewa maana yake, lakini nilijisifu kwamba kwa jibu la Lawrence, na labda kwa uchunguzi wa kiufundi kidogo kutoka kwangu, ningeweza kutambua umuhimu wake. 