Peter. It's the truth. Upon my word of honour it's the truth.
Jones (roughly). I don't believe it.
Ned (protesting). We have his word, Karl.
Jones. The word of a convicted liar. He lied about his absence from the House. He's lying now.
Peter (with determination). You'll take my word for it.
[Door bell rings r.
Jones. Yes, if you'll let me see who's in that room.
Peter. My mother's there.
Jones. And no one else?
Peter. Nobody.