I must beg you to overlook the fact that we are not friends, and believe what I am saying.
It is the absolute truth." "I will take your word for it, Mr.Landover," said Percival, after a moment.

"I am aware of your dealings with Crust and his crowd.

I don't know what the game is, but I do know that you have been fostering discontent,--it may even amount to revolt,--among; these men.

If you say you were with Crust and that he was not out of your sight all evening, I will believe you.

You may be a misguided, domineering fool, Mr.
Landover, but you are honest.