Étienne and Maheu were laughing confidently, henceforth certain of victory. When the International had sent help, it would be the Company that would beg them to resume work.
Étienne et Maheu riaient de confiance, certains désormais du triomphe: lorsque l'Internationale aurait envoyé des secours, ce serait la Compagnie qui les supplierait de reprendre le travail.