`` yes-yes , of course , '' hammond said , darting a cautious glance at laurence , `` but naturally as i am here , as representative of his majesty 's government it is incumbent upon me-it would be inexcusable-not to make my bows to the sapa inca : to convey his majesty 's affections and to bring greetings from the ruler of one great nation to another ; and information regarding the present circumstances of the war in europe- '' `` well , you are a man , '' maila said dismissively .