Had he known I am quite sure that he would have been absent.

He turned, and seeing me, ejaculated: "Allan Quatermain, by heaven!" beneath his breath, but in such a tone of astonishment that it attracted the attention of Lord Ragnall, who was standing near.
"Yes, Mr.van Koop," I answered in a cheerful voice, "Allan Quatermain, no other, and I hope you are as glad to see me as I am to see you." "I think there is some mistake," said Lord Ragnall, staring at us.

"This is Sir Junius Fortescue, who used to be Mr.Fortescue." "Indeed," I replied.

"I don't know that I ever remember his being called by that particular name, but I do know that we are old--friends." Lord Ragnall moved away as though he did not wish to continue the conversation, which no one else had overheard, and Van Koop sidled up to me.
"Mr.Quatermain," he said in a low voice, "circumstances have changed with me since last we met." "So I gather," I replied; "but mine have remained much the same, and if it is convenient to you to repay me that L250 you owe me, with interest, I shall be much obliged.

If not, I think I have a good story to tell about you." "Oh, Mr.Quatermain," he answered with a sort of smile which made me feel inclined to kick him, "you know I dispute that debt." "Do you ?" I exclaimed.