They do it with just as haunting, and even more horrible pertinacity, than the inner voice, and the result, if the probation be not very severe and searching, is the same.

The leader can rely on the faithfulness of his host: the comrade is sworn to serve.
Master Ripton Thompson was naturally loyal.

The idea of turning off and forsaking his friend never once crossed his mind, though his condition was desperate, and his friend's behaviour that of a Bedlamite.

He announced several times impatiently that they would be too late for dinner.

His friend did not budge.