I ceased to be John Henderson." The Precursor glanced quickly towards the door.
"Avoid that name.

Habits grow--and so do suspicions.

Your probation has been too long and too hard to permit us to run risks.

Now that you've stepped into your kingdom--" He made an expressive gesture.
The Prophet laughed shortly, then suddenly turned grave again.
"You are right!" he said.

"Only a man with a light conscience can skate on thin ice.