"You are not to allow that.

That is not the way I shall meet them first." And in answer to his interrogative glance she went on.
"You will go and examine, and report.

You will come back and tell me who they are and what they are; their number, gender, their respective ages--all about them.

Be sure you observe everything; be ready to describe to me the locality, the accessories--how shall I say it ?--the mise en scene.

Then, at my own time, at my own hour, under circumstances of my own choosing, I will go to them.