He has not disappeared, or swallowed himself even once, or delivered himself of any fearful and mysterious prophecies.

We have been talking transcendentalism.

He knows as much about 'functional gamma' and 'All X is Y' and the rainbow, and so on, as you do yourself.
I recommend him.

I think he would be a charming companion for you.

There he is now, with his pockets full of snakes and evil beasts.