92 I think the appearance of the two Scotland Yard men was rather a shock ”especially to John, though of course after the verdict, he had realized that it was only a matter of time. 
John was especially shocked by the appearance of the Scotland Yard men.
mnli hypothesis: John was especially shocked by the appearance of the Scotland Yard men. premise: 92 I think the appearance of the two Scotland Yard men was rather a shock ”especially to John, though of course after the verdict, he had realized that it was only a matter of time. 