The Old Duke said, testing the strength of the Detective's grip and finding it no less than his own, he then released the hand with satisfaction:
"I've heard about last Sunday's game at Lakeside Manor, that was splendid, such a pity I missed it. But even from their descriptions alone, I knew that Tobesk had once again found a master of Roder Cards."
Though he was advanced in age, he spoke with a vitality that was unmistakable, and Shard could clearly sense the military bearing about the man, more pronounced than even that of Captain Lades.
"Good, very good! Playing Roder Cards, it's most interesting when done with young people like you."
