It was a quiet road, and there was little likelihood of encountering any one whom she knew.

There was a chance that he might meet Clementina, but he reached his room without encountering any one.

Without encountering any one he reached the stables, and opening a door, mounted the stairs that led to the dwelling-quarters above.

There was little chance of encountering any one who knew him at this late season; yet there were still stragglers lingering among the Alps.