And yet Colonel Talbot, a man of a delicate and sensitive mind, which quickly registered true impressions, had distrusted him.

He had even given Harry a vague warning, which he felt that he could not ignore.

He made up his mind that he would not see Shepard in the morning.

He would make it a point to rise so early that he could avoid him.
His conclusion formed, he slept soundly until the first sunlight poured in at the window that he had left open.

Then, remembering that he intended to avoid Shepard, he jumped out of bed, dressed quickly and went down to breakfast, which he had been told he could get as early as he pleased.
Madame Delaunay was already there, still looking smooth and fresh in the morning air.