"Yes, Mr. Talbot. Why did you lock me in?"
"I had my reasons. You were disobedient to me yesterday."
Robert laughed, a little to Mr. Talbot's annoyance. He hoped to find the boy in a state of alarm, ready to submit to his orders.
"About the wood, I suppose you mean."
"Yes."
"Are you going to unlock the door?"
His voice was quite calm, and he showed no nervousness nor excitement.
"I will upon one condition."
"You have no right to lock me up here, and no right to make conditions."