Very well, said one of the objectors, haughtily. In that case, I think perhaps we could, in these special circumstances get round a table just this once.
Ah, that is a good- Ridcully began.
But of course we will need to give some very serious consideration as to what shape the table is going to be.
Ridcully looked blank for a moment. His expression did not change as he leaned down to one of his sub-deacons and said, Scallop, please run along and tell my wife to pack my overnight bag, will you. I think this is going to take a little while...