"Please leave us." He addressed Soapy Shay.

"Beat it, you!" Soapy saluted with mock servility.

"Aye, aye, sir.

I saw the whole show.
It was certainly worth the price of admission." Having delivered himself of that graceful acknowledgment, he effaced himself.
"Just a word or two, Mr.Landover," said Percival as the crowd shuffled away from the door.

"I am sorry this had to happen.