People familiar with Arthur, like Eld, know that if you want to anger this seemingly polite Yorkshire gentleman, mere verbal provocation is unlikely to succeed.
If you really want to upset him, just spit on his collection of books.
As for how to anger Mr. Carter?
The principle is basically the same.
The students at University of London are all book lovers, and Eld's book collection is equally his lifeblood.
The only drawback is that Eld's collection usually consists of certain specific types.
Arthur glanced at Bichulin's room full of collections, suddenly considering a purchase: "Is this 'A Pleasant Room Need Not Be Large, Fragrance of Flowers Lies Not in Quantity' calligraphy for sale? I'm willing to offer two hundred rubles."
Bichulin turned around and handed Arthur a cup of hot tea. Instead of directly rejecting, he coyly replied: "Sir, a gentleman does not seize what others love nor force others into difficulties."
