"He's too deep for me.

I've never succeeded in fathoming what he wants or what he is thinking about.

It's a pity that Padre Salvi isn't present to tell us something about his antecedents.

I believe that I've heard that when a boy he got into trouble with the Civil Guard.

His father was killed in--I don't remember what disturbance." Simoun smiled faintly, silently, showing his sharp white teeth.
"Aha! Aha!" said his Excellency nodding.