In relation to 'But when he was persuaded by divers means to help us, he gave up after one week, declaring it beyond his powers.', does 'He solved the issue within seven days, because he was so smart.' express a contradictory stance?
But when he was persuaded by divers means to help us, he gave up after one week, declaring it beyond his powers.###He solved the issue within seven days, because he was so smart.