He was lost in day-dreams, the dreams one has on horseback or on thedeck of a boat; thinking of his future, which should be brilliant, andthe joys of living intelligently.
Il rêvassait, comme on rêvasse sur le dos d'un cheval ou sur le pontd'un bateau, pensant à son avenir, qui serait beau, et à la douceur devivre avec intelligence.