Nor I—the faintest.

Sir Timothy.

And as I've received a great deal of kindness and hospitality in this house, I thought that, in common gratitude, I ought to explain the cause of my abrupt disappearance from your circle.

Sir Randle.

[In a tone of deep commiseration.] I—I understand. You—you intend to——?

Sir Timothy.

To take a trip round the world, to endeavour to recover some of the wind that's been knocked out of me.

Sir Randle.

[Closing his eyes.] Distressing! Distressing!

Lady Filson.