--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: … Jerott?’ Two steps away, Jerott stood…" description: "\"“… Jerott?’ Two steps away, Jerott stood perfectly still. ‘I hear you.’ ‘You sound like a schoolmaster,’ said Lymond’s voice at his ear, with a trace o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/677/dorothy-dunnett-1876_quote_jerott-two-steps-away-jerott-stood-perfe_1518241.jpg" --- # … Jerott?’ Two steps away, Jerott stood perfectly still… ![“… Jerott?’ Two steps away, Jerott stood perfectly still. ‘I hear you.’ ‘You sound like a schoolmaster,’ said Lymond’s voice at his ear, with a trace of its usual lightness. ‘It doesn’t matter. Go on.’ Jerott did not move. ‘What were you going to say?’ ‘Something regrettable. I’ll say it; and then…” quote by Dorothy Dunnett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/677/dorothy-dunnett-1876_quote_jerott-two-steps-away-jerott-stood-perfe_1518241.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/677/dorothy-dunnett-1876_quote_jerott-two-steps-away-jerott-stood-perfe_1518241.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/677/dorothy-dunnett-1876_quote_jerott-two-steps-away-jerott-stood-perfe_1518241.jpg) > ““… Jerott?’ Two steps away, Jerott stood perfectly still. ‘I hear you.’ ‘You sound like a schoolmaster,’ said Lymond’s voice at his ear, with a trace of its usual lightness. ‘It doesn’t matter. Go on.’ Jerott did not move. ‘What were you going to say?’ ‘Something regrettable. I’ll say it; and then we can both forget it,’ said Lymond. ‘You put up with a lot, you know. More than you should. More than other people can be expected to do.… I find I need a sheet anchor against Gabriel. However much I try—don’t let me turn you against me.”” [Dorothy Dunnett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dorothy-dunnett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Lymond reveals his internal conflict, balancing duty and personal bonds while warning against betrayal. **In simple terms:** He feels torn between loyalty and self‑preservation. Key Takeaway Recognize hidden motives in alliances. Themes loyalty trust conflict betrayal Mood tense reflective Type literary dialogue When to use this quote - political negotiations - personal relationships - leadership decisions Key Concepts psychology power dynamics personal ethics Questions to Reflect On - What do you sacrifice for loyalty? - How can you protect yourself from hidden agendas? 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