To a man like Mr.David Chalker, such an Act of Parliament is most revolting.
He went away at length, leaving the man--the professional person--behind.

Then Lala Roy persuaded Mr.Emblem to go upstairs again.

He did so without any apparent consciousness that there was a Man in Possession.
"James," said Lala Roy, "you have heard that your master has been robbed.

You are reflecting and meditating on this circumstance.
Another thing is that a creditor has threatened to sell off everything for a debt.

Most likely, everything will be sold, and the shop closed.
You will, therefore, lose the place you have had for five-and-twenty years.