He was disinclined to accept it immediately, and asked permission to spend some time in London, where he might have the opportunity to become acquainted with some of the most eminent mathematicians in England.
Siya ay mag-atubili na tanggapin ito kaagad, at nagtanong ng pahintulot na gumastos ng ilang oras sa London, kung saan siya maaaring magkaroon ng pagkakataon na maging acquainted sa ilan sa mga pinaka-mataas mathematicians sa England.