Main ideas of the pragmatic adaptation approach. The core concept of this approach is that there are aspects of the social world that aren't going to change anytime soon, and that it can just be practical to know a thing or two about handling them. Going against the grain may just cause too much of a hassle.
middleman - a person who is in a position to give you special assistance; he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor contact representative - a person who represents others
A highwayman is a thief who usually steals from travelers. The term is typically used in both fictional and non-fictional historical accounts. In fiction stories, he is usually a gentleman who has manners and uses non-violent threats to steal from travelers.