He went out then, and anon returned with a great bearded fellow of sinister aspect.

And I was certain that he pointed me out to him; for though I would not raise my eyes, or seem to notice, I knew that they whispered together, and that this other man's black eyes were fixed full on my face." "That might well be," answered Edward lightly, "you are a right goodly youth, made to find favour in all eyes." But Paul proceeded without heeding the interruption.
"Presently the peddler shuffled round the table, and took the vacant seat beside me--the seat that should have been yours, Edward.

He pretended that he had only just recognized me, and began to talk in friendly fashion enough.

He asked after you; but I said we had little companionship now--that you had your own concerns to attend to in the city, and that we might part company at any time.
I would have disclaimed you altogether, save that those at the inn could have told him that I had a brother or comrade with me.

He kept his eye warily on me the whole time.