human
Little rough on them, weren't you, Major?
gpt
Rules are meant to be obeyed, Professor Hemmingwell,
human
Perhaps you're right, mused the stranger.
gpt
But what's this about an inquiry?
human
A trial, Professor. A trial conducted by the cadets themselves to see whether or not the accused should be kicked out of the Academy.
gpt
Kicked out? exclaimed the professor.
human
You certainly do believe in discipline.
gpt
These boys are to be Solar Guardsmen, replied Connel shortly.
human
If they can't obey orders now, they never will.
gpt
Well, it's all very unimportant really, Major, Hemmingwell said with a shrug.
human
We have many more vital things to think about now than mere cadets. Shall we go? Commander Walters is waiting for us.