His sentences were well turned, his words clear, and his fluency of speech remarkable.

Yet, I did not recognise in him a fellow-countryman.
He continued the conversation in these terms: "You have doubtless thought, sir, that I have delayed long in paying you this second visit.

The reason is that, your identity recognised, I wished to weigh maturely what part to act towards you.

I have hesitated much.

Most annoying circumstances have brought you into the presence of a man who has broken all the ties of humanity.