I despise you and I don't want to see you again." He looked upon the earth and the sky rather than upon the faces of his fellows.

His natural love of Nature had been intensified by his captivity, while a bitter contempt and suspicion of all men and women had grown up in his mind.

He entered his father's house with reluctance and loathing.
The day was one of preparation.

Jack had carried out, so far as he well could, the captive's wishes.

His gun, his clothing, and his valise were ready for him, and Mrs.Excell had washed and ironed all his linen with scrupulous care.