At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
À ces mots, l'homme couché se releva, et son visage apparut en pleine lumière: tête magnifique, front haut, regard fier, barbe blanche, chevelure abondante et rejetée en arrière.