Jack was ushered in to the office taken by Walker.
"Jack, please sit down"
He did, rather nervily.
"You do realise sir that I could arrest you for treason"
Walker smiled. "I know you could, and you would be right to do so, but how would you escort me to the nearest station"
Jack had seen how quickly the soldiers supporting the coup had taken up key positions across 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street and both sides of the road. Tanks barricaded all entrances and snipers were on the roof.
"General, I served in the Green Howards, I fought in Korea. I saw the communists slaughter hundreds and I hated them for that. I still do. But what you're doing is madness"
"Was it not also madness in Korea"
Jack remained silent.
"Jack, like you I fought for my country and saw people die. I don't want any bloodshed"
"Then, I ask you in God's name end this"
"When our terms have been met, we will"
"What makes you think that anyone will work for an illegal government led by traitors"
"We're not going to lead the government, It will be lead by people who are determined to take whatever steps are needed to stop the damage caused to this country"
"What does Lord Mountbatten think about betraying his own family"
"Spencer"
A soldier came in.
"Take Jack back to the others"