This unexpected turn in his affairs made him talk like an angel; and as self-esteem finds its way even into hearts that serve as temples to the most august virtue: 'Madame de La Mole is right,' the Marechale said to herself, as she stepped into her carriage, 'that young priest has distinction.
Cet imprévu dans sa vie le fit parler comme un ange ; et comme l’amour-propre se glisse même dans les cœurs qui servent de temple à la vertu la plus auguste : Mme de La Mole a raison, se dit la maréchale en remontant en voiture, ce jeune prêtre a de la distinction.