Mr. Palliser left him and went his way, feeling that he had no further eloquence at his command. He shook Burgo's hand, and then walked quickly down the hill. As he did so he passed, or would have passed the man who had been dodging them.

Mr. Palliser shook Burgo's hand, and then walked quickly down the hill. As he did so he passed the man who had been dodging them.
