I go to regain strength.

I will soon return.

Be prepared, for this time I will act without delay!" He closed the door and walked slowly down the passage.

Having reached his room, he stamped with anger, uttered desperate words, struck his forehead with his fist, vented his impatience, because he could see no solution of his difficulties.

He paced the room like a madman, fought the air, stopped, resumed his walk,--until exhausted he threw himself into a chair.
Sorrow, anguish, and rage, by turns were depicted on his countenance.