Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer were, however, in London, on their way to that long voyage which had been recommended for the restoration of his shattered nerves. They had called upon us that very afternoon, so that it was natural that the subject should come up for discussion.
Pero Sir Henry y el doctor Mortimer se hallaban en Londres, a punto de emprender el largo viaje recomendado al baronet para restablecer sus nervios destrozados, y nos habían visitado aquella misma tarde, lo que me permitió sacar a relucir el tema con toda naturalidad.