"You and I, Mr.Landover, are jointly concerned in the establishment of a very definite order of discipline.

We represent the two extremes." He stood aside.

"Precede me, if you please." After a moment's hesitation, the other lifted his chin and walked past the young man.

The corridors were clear.

Percival followed close behind.
He kept up a glib, one-sided conversation.
"You see, there was no other way to handle you.