"The Lord Commander is eager to speak with you without delay."

He could hear the Lord Commander moving inside the tent.

Probably the Lord Commander had given him some orders as well.

And when the Lord Commander tried to stop them, they joined forces to murder him?

When he was gone, the Lord Commander sat alone in the white room, wondering.

Old as he was, the Lord Commander still had the strength of a bear.

The Lord Commander favored them with a half bow, and took his leave.

Lord Commander, the honor of being ready to your service is mine.

But as another Lord Commander said a thousand years ago, that is why they dress us in black.

By rights your Lord Commander should have a voice in those decisions.