In this guise, as if prepared for the execution of some deed, at the thought of which he was himself ashamed, he stood before the affrighted prisoner; yet, ruffian as his dress bespoke him, he seemed at a loss to express what purpose had brought him thither, so that Rebecca, making an effort upon herself, had time to anticipate his explanation.
Ruhája elárulta, hogy martalóc, és mégis - mintha restellte volna megmondani, miért jött ide, és mit akar. Rebekának ily módon ideje maradt ahhoz, hogy szólásban megelőzze.