In short, up to this period nothing had been wanting to Treville but opportunity; but he was ever on the watch for it, and he faithfully promised himself that he would not fail to seize it by its three hairs whenever it came within reach of his hand.
Enfin à Tréville, il n'avait manqué jusque-là que l'occasion; mais il la guettait, et il se promettait bien de la saisir par ses trois cheveux si jamais elle passait à la portée de sa main.