Transcript:

Page 33 panel 1
(All four men turn, suddenly very scared)

Lysander: Where is the foreman! He was supposed to meet me on the surface!

Panel 2
Man 4: Is…. Is he not in his office, sir?

Lysander: (very disappointed) He is not. And take that ridiculous thing off!

Panel 3
(Pike takes off bonnet)

Lysander: Now would someone like to explain to me why I wasn’t met at the entrance! Word was sent months ago–!

Pike: I’m sorry, sir, I don’t know what–!

Panel 4
Lysander (motioning to clasp on cloak) Do you see this crest?

Panel 5
(Pike has an “oh shit” look)

Pike: (quietly to himself) Oh bugger me sideways…

Panel 6
Man 4: I’m so sorry Your Highness, we had no warning of your arrival. The post is unreliable this far north.

Panel 7
Lysander: Then may I suggest that you use some of that money we send to make sure the roads are safe?