It happened that the performer who had hitherto formed the base of the Car had quitted the troupe, and as, to fill this part, only strength and adroitness were necessary, Passepartout had been chosen to take his place.
Or, l'un de ceux qui formaient la base du char avait quitté la troupe, et comme il suffisait d'être vigoureux et adroit, Passepartout avait été choisi pour le remplacer.