"I'll spare the friar the whip for now then," he said, letting go of Will's face, "but I would relish the opportunity if you give it to me."
He hit play on the recording then, and Tuck's voice echoed back into the room. Malcolm had to marvel at Tuck, who had somehow made it sound like it was both done under duress, but also that it was necessary. He wasn't sure he could have pulled that off.
Every person is responsible for their own actions. Every person must work hard to contribute. Every person will be punished if they fail. Stealing is failing. Not working is failing. Expecting someone else to do the work for you is failing. I will learn to do better. I will respect my betters. I will know my place. I will accept my place and not try to move beyond it. My continued existence is only granted to my by my betters-
It went on like that. There were so many sayings that it would take a long time to memorise and repeat perfectly. But they had time. "You listen well, William."