"Now, George," said the other, keeping close to him, "you're a sensible man and a well-conducted man; that's what YOU are, beyond a doubt. And mind you, I don't talk to you as a common character, because you have served your country and you know that when duty calls we must obey. Consequently you're very far from wanting to give trouble. If I required assistance, you'd assist me; that's what YOU'D do. Phil Squod, don't you go a-sidling round the gallery like that"--the dirty little man was shuffling about with his shoulder against the wall, and his eyes on the intruder, in a manner that looked threatening--"because I know you and won't have it."
"Phil!" said Mr. George.
"Yes, guv'ner."
"Be quiet."
The little man, with a low growl, stood still.

"Now, George, you're a sensible man and a well-conducted man; that's what you are. I don't talk to you as a common character, because you have served your country and you know that when duty calls we must obey. Consequently you're very far from wanting to give trouble. Phil Squod, don't you go a-sidling round the gallery like that" - the dirty little man was shuffling about with his shoulder against the wall, and his eyes on the intruder- "because I know you and I won't have it."
"Phil! Be quiet," said Mr. George.
"Yes, guv'ner."
