"Did anyone see you come aboard ?" "No, my lord." "Then you came with me, see?
I brought you--if anyone wants to know." "Very good, my lord.

Thank you, my lord." Saltash made a humorous grimace.

"You can call me 'sir' if you like," he said.

"It makes no difference." "Thank you, sir," said Toby with a responsive grin.
"And your name is Toby, is it?
Toby what ?" "Toby Wright, sir." Very promptly the answer came.
Saltash's eyes scrutinized him with half derisive amusement.

"I hope it's a good fit," he remarked.