An imperative needhad just come over him to see Jean at once, to look at him at hisleisure, to surprise him in his sleep, while the calm countenance andrelaxed features were at rest and all the grimace of life put off.
Un désir impérieux venaitde surgir en lui de voir Jean tout de suite, de le regarder longuement,de le surprendre pendant le sommeil, pendant que la figure apaisée,que les traits détendus se reposent, que toute la grimace de la vie adisparu.