He had already seized Chaval's wrist, and a terrible struggle began; for he felt that he would be lost if he let go, while the other shook his arm in the effort to free it and strike.
Déja, il avait saisi le poignet de Chaval, une lutte effrayante s'engagea, lui se sentant perdu s'il lâchait, l'autre donnant des secousses, pour se dégager et frapper.