And now here we are! Revolt and fighting, and the Council come to its end." "You are rather well-informed on these things," said Graham.
"I know what I hear.

It isn't all Babble Machine with me." "No," said Graham, wondering what Babble Machine might be.

"And you are certain this Ostrog--you are certain Ostrog organised this rebellion and arranged for the waking of the Sleeper?
Just to assert himself--because he was not elected to the Council ?" "Everyone knows that, I should think," said the old man.

"Except--just fools.

He meant to be master somehow.