How would you explain ‘with respect to your old comrade driver’? “I understand you’re a writer.” “Señor, what on earth gives you that understanding?” “One person. By name, César.” “He does?” “He says you scribble every night. Are you reporting on us to someone?” César is a perseverant snitch. “It’s nothing like that. Just a diary of kitchen nonsense and little stories. Romantic adventures set in other times. Nothing of consequence, meant for no one else’s eyes.” “César says you write in English. Why is that?” “With respect to your old comrade driver. How does he know it’s English?” How would you explain ‘with respect to your old comrade driver’? Thanks!