a. The 'he' in the above extract refers to Ausable. b. He is presently in a gloomy French hotel where he has a room. This hotel is located in Paris, where he has been living for the last twenty years after coming from Boston. c. Ausable creates an impression of disappointment on Fowler. Given his description as a secret agent, Fowler had expected a mysterious, adventurous character. However, the reality of Ausable's fat physique, American accent, and the setting of a small room in a musty hotel let down Fowler's expectations.