There was no time to do more than notice these qualities, for the Chinese had left his hooded chair and was already leading the way through different rooms. He was quite pleasant now. “I must apologise,” he said, “for leaving you to yourselves on the way, but the truth is, journeys of that kind don't suit me, and I have to take care of myself. I hope you were not too tired?”
“We managed,” replied Conway with a tight smile.
“Excellent. And now, if you will come with me, I will show you to your rooms. No doubt you would like baths. Our accommodation is simple, but comfortable, I hope.”

• Conway didn’t notice many details about the inside of the monastery, because he was thinking more about having a bath.
• Conway didn’t notice many details about the inside of the monastery, he was distracted by the view outside.
• Conway didn’t notice many details about the inside of the monastery, the host quickly took them somewhere else.
• Conway didn’t notice many details about the inside of the monastery, the Chinese man wanted them to stay outside.