"Sir Percy?"
"I do not wish to be disturbed until I am called for the third act."
"Very good, Sir Percy."
"And Godfrey!"
"Sir Percy?"
"The whisky and soda for Mr. Touchwood. Oh, and Godfrey!"
"Sir Percy?"
"If the Duke of Shropshire comes behind, tell His Grace that I am unavoidably prevented from seeing him until after the third act. I will not be interrupted."
"No, Sir Percy. I quite understand, Sir Percy."
The valet set the decanter at John's elbow and vanished like the ghost of a king.