There will be people on that launch, one of whom has authority that overrides that of the commandant of this place.

The commandant desires to know your information--and get the credit for it--before that individual, whose authority is higher, comes.

Is that clear ?" "Perfectly," Fred answered.
"See if this is clear, too!" cut in Will.

"You go and ask your commandant what price he offers for the secret! Nothing for nothing! Tell him we're not afraid of him!" "It is none of my business to tell him anything," sneered Schubert, spitting and turning on his heel.

He swaggered out of the camping-ground and up-street again, leaving the clear impression behind him that he washed his hands of us for good and all.
"Let's watch him drill his men," said I.