Jubal snorted. "I saw the Chief of Delegation from the Lunar Republic come in a moment ago - go tell him there's no precedent.  Then duck! - I hear he's got a quick temper." He sighed. "But, son, I'm an old man and I had a short night and it's none of my business to teach you your job.  Just tell Mr. Douglas that we'll see him another day... when he's ready to receive us properly.  Come on, Mike." He started to roust himself painfully out of his chair.