I had noticed this creature at the beginning of the meal, leaning his chest against the edge of the table as if its support was a welcome one, and feebly picking at the food which was placed before him.
Dès le commencement du repas, j'avais remarqué cet être-là, qui appuyait sa poitrine contre le bord de la table, comme pour y trouver un soutien nécessaire, et qui épluchait, d'une main tremblante, les mets placés devant lui.