Toussaint explains his theory to sir Belemy.
Considering that the general and Toussaint have been narrowly driven over by a wayward cab, assailed and robbed at knife point in an east end alleyway, as well as being bedeviled by suspicious persons...
They fathom that there are characters who want them out of the east end...
On the third day of their tour of these mean surroundings, they stop at a tavern and are saluted by one who gives his name as Sir Belemy...
The uninvited guest solicits a seat at their table and is acknowledged... It isn't long before Toussaint detects the real reason of his visitation... He, doubtless, is the orchestrator of their life threatening mishaps... He keeps this disclosure to himself, but examines at once that sir Belemy is no fool, and a wit, even perhaps a match to his own... Nevertheless, they speak now in overtones, both cognizant of the legitimate truth and motive of their discussion. Sir Belemy introduces himself as a member of the Fabian society, having witnessed their participation in the park a day earlier, …show more content…
Yes, we found the sermon most enlightening. I, as well as my companion here are both devotees of social justice. However, not to change the subject, but I take it you originate from the famous Belemies of Lancaster. If this is so then I'd say we have a double pleasure."
“Your acquaintance of obscure histories is laudable… nevertheless you are correct. Yes, you may allege that I proceed from knighthood, but you would be equally put right to say I descend from piracy. My great grandfather it appears was a man of various ambitions, his employment spanned from privateer to pirate, and back the other direction, to noble knighthood. A consummate politician wouldn't you