He was very curious as to the proceedings of that mysterious fellow Greenacre, who, as likely as not, had got Lord Polperro into his power for rascally purposes.

What was that half-heard allusion to another wife, who might be alive or dead?
Nothing to cause astonishment assuredly, but the matter ought to be cleared up.
He crossed the street and walked up and down, keeping his eye on Lowndes Mansions.

Before long the doctor came out and drove away.

After much indecision Gammon again entered and knocked at the door of his noble friend.

The housekeeper said that Lord Polperro was asking for him impatiently.