I must thank you.' Godwin felt that a slight bow of acknowledgment was perhaps called for, but not a muscle would obey his will.

He was enervated; perspiration stood on his forehead.

The most severe physical effort could not have reduced him to a feebler state.
Sidwell was speaking: 'Mr.Peak has developed what Canon Grayling only suggested.' 'A brilliant effort of exegesis,' exclaimed Buckland, with a good-natured laugh.
Again the young men exchanged looks.

Godwin smiled as one might under a sentence of death.

As for the other, his suspicion had vanished, and he now gave way to frank amusement.