He is our commander here, and it is not well to infuriate one who holds all power over you ?" "I am but human," replied John.
"And being human, you should have had complete control over yourself at such a time." "I admit it," said John, taking the rebuke in the right spirit.
"You're to spend the night here.

I've been able to secure this much lenity for you, but it's for one night only.

Tomorrow you go with the other prisoners in the stables.

Your door will be locked, but even if you should succeed in forcing it don't try to escape.

The halls swarm with sentinels, and you would be shot instantly.