"Outside and inside," continued the former ambassador.

The ambassador glanced at Commander Brentworth but continued without flinching.

"Before you even scratch yourself," the ambassador continued, "I want a complete briefing."

"Yakolev and Shmarov have been on television," the ambassador continued.

"You may claim to be on a mission of exploration," the ambassador continued.

"Now," the ambassador continued, "I'm going to ask Lord Lawrence and his young lady to step up here."

Once the young woman had poured Anderson's beer and left the table, the ambassador continued.

Someday," the ambassador continued, "perhaps in the not-too-distant future, I will retire.

The ambassador continued his slow circle in the center of the enclosure, watching for an opening.

These ambassadors continued into the 11th century, even after the East-West Schism.