But I can give you the general hang of the situation.

You tell Ivery you're going North to inquire into industrial disputes at first hand.

That will seem to him natural and in line with your recent behaviour.

He'll tell his people that you're a guileless colonial who feels disgruntled with Britain, and may come in useful.

You'll go to a man of mine in Glasgow, a red-hot agitator who chooses that way of doing his bit for his country.