He wanted the thing of which this Palliser had robbed him. He wanted revenge,--though his desire for that was not a burning desire. And among other things, he wanted the woman's beauty of the woman whom he coveted. He wanted to kiss her again as he had once kissed her, and to feel that she was soft, and lovely, and loving for him. But as for seeing her shadow, unless its movement indicated some purpose in his favour,--I do not think that he cared much about that.

He wanted the thing of which this Palliser had robbed him. He wanted revenge. And he wanted the woman's beauty. He wanted to kiss her again as he had once kissed her, and to feel that she was soft and loving.
