This man's talents and address rendered him a favorite both with my uncle and myself.

He had even tendered me his hand in marriage; but this being refused, he had sought and obtained permission to continue with us the intercourse of friendship.

Since a legal marriage was impossible, no doubt, his views were flagitious.

Whether he had relinquished these views I was unable to judge.
He was one in a large circle at a villa in the environs, to which I had likewise been invited, when Stuart abruptly entered the apartment.
He was recognized with genuine satisfaction by me, and with seeming pleasure by Maxwell.

In a short time, some affair of moment being pleaded, which required an immediate and exclusive interview, Maxwell and he withdrew together.