He was a tall man with a domelike head, piercing eyes and formidable nose.

Ann's description had been terribly accurate.

He observed the tail of his coat carefully and finding no damage, seemed relieved.
"Sit here," said Callandar affably.

"And don't expect me to make you welcome, because you aren't.

What misfortunate chance has brought you to Coombe ?" "Neither fortune nor chance had anything at all to do with it," declared the visitor.