He wished to avoid him, and he wished also that his companion would not see him.
He started to draw Colonel Talbot away, but it was too late.

Shepard turned at that moment, and the colonel caught sight of his face.
"That man here among our batteries!" he exclaimed in a menacing tone.
"Come away, colonel!" said Harry hastily.

"We don't know anything against him!" But Shepard himself acted first.

He came forward quickly, his hand extended, and his eyes expressing pleasure.
"I missed you this morning, Mr.Kenton," he said.

"You were too early for me, but we meet, nevertheless, in a place of the greatest interest.
And here is Colonel Talbot, too!" Harry took the outstretched hand--he could not keep from liking Shepard--but Colonel Talbot, by turning slightly, avoided it without giving the appearance of brusqueness.