Where has roger chillingworth been IN THE SCARLett letter?

Roger Chillingworth was Hester's husband, with whom she had lost contact. He sees her upon the scaffold, and rejects all ties to her. However, he perceives the true identity of Dimmesdale, Hester's lover, and goes on to torture Dimmesdale with his presence, while expending great effort to keep Dimmesdale alive in the guilt of his iniquity. He makes Hester promise never to reveal his identity as her husband. When he dies, however, he leaves a significant portion of his wealth to Pearl, who goes on to live a high-society life in England.