He, however, made no remark at the time, but instantly prepared to set out.

As soon as he was gone, Jonathan went up stairs to the audience-chamber; and, sitting down, appeared for some time buried in reflection.

The dark and desperate thoughts that were passing through his mind at this time will presently be shown.

After a while, he raised his eyes; and, if their glance could have been witnessed at the moment, it could not have been easily forgotten.

Muttering something to himself, he appeared to be telling upon his fingers the advantages and disadvantages of some scheme he had in contemplation.