[Grammar] Usage of "Lest...Should" and "In case".

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shahjehansoomro

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Are the following sentences same according to English grammar rules and meaning?

# I remained in the hotel up to 4 p.m lest he should come there.
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# I remained in the hotel up to 4 p.m in case he came there.
 

Tdol

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The second makes sense.
 

MikeNewYork

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I agree with Tdol. The first makes no sense because "lest" means "for fear that". Why would someone stay if he/she were afraid?
 
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