He uses words for an ambush and a barricade.

He talks often like a gay fool, a flood of empty verbiage streams from his lips, and behind, all the time his brain works." "You seem to have studied these people, Hunterleys," Simpson remarked appreciatively.
Hunterleys smiled as he continued his luncheon.
"Forgive me if I was a little prolix," he said, "but, after all, what would you have?
I am out of office but I remain a servant of my country.
My interest is just as keen as though I were in a responsible position." "You are well out of it," Simpson sighed.

"If half what you suspect is true, it's the worst fix we've been in for some time." "I am afraid there isn't any doubt about it," Hunterleys declared.

"Of course, we've been at a fearful disadvantage.

Roche was the only man out here upon whom I could rely.