"There's what is the truth and then there's what I'd rather have them believe," Childermass tries to simplify it some. He doesn't want attention. For all that his own treatment back home can rub him the wrong way, he's never been much for showing off.

Moving on to the topic of Lambert, though, now that draws out an amused look from the magician.

"Of course. Can you even imagine me leaving him behind?"