He nodded, obviously perturbed about something.
Even during this perturbed time he prosecuted his studies and teaching.
The vague stir of these movements had perturbed Mutesa, and they were regarded with deep suspicion by his successor, Mwanga.
After a while he re-entered it as if to snuff the candles, and, seeing the prince was lying on the sofa, looked at him, noticed his perturbed face, shook his head, and going up to him silently kissed him on the shoulder and left the room without snuffing the candles or saying why he had entered.
Gustavus, naturally suspicious, was much perturbed by the innovation, and warned all his border officials to be watchful and prepare for the worst.