It had drawn from him such a display of genius as had amazed even his colleagues.

Did he feel elated at all over his success?
Was he spent by that stupendous effort?
No one knew?
Now that it was over, he looked utterly indifferent.

He had fought and conquered, but it seemed already as if his attention were turning elsewhere.
The crowd began to stream out.

The day was hot and the crush had been very great.

On one of the benches occupied by the public a woman had fainted.