"His rights would be a long drop and a cracked spine," Sir Lothian answered, and then, changing his manner suddenly, he laid his hand upon my uncle's sleeve.
-- Ses droits, c'est de tomber au bout d'une longue corde et d'avoir l'échiné brisée, répondit sir Lothian. Et alors, changeant subitement de manières, il posa la main sur la manche de mon oncle: