We'll see old Tempest through." This was not at all what I wanted.

I had at least hoped to be recognised as Tempest's leading champion in this company.

Whereas, here was I coolly shunted, my revelation coolly appropriated, and my services unceremoniously dispensed with.

I did not like it at all.
"This dodge about stringing up Jarman's guy," said Trimble, "ought to help our man a bit.

It'll show we're taking the matter up.