hiː ɪz ɐfɹˈeɪd ʌv bˈeɪzəlz kwˈɪk tˈɛmpɚ ænd vˈaɪələnt ɐsˈɔlts, jˈɛt ˈɔfən ɛkspɹˈɛsᵻz hɪz ɐpɹˌiːʃɪˈeɪʃən fɔːɹ bˌiːɪŋ ɡˈɪvən ðə pəzˈɪʃən.
He is afraid of Basil's quick temper and violent assaults, yet often expresses his appreciation for being given the position.