Sometimes the expression of his countenance was deeply sorrowful, a proof that he suffered mentally, for his face could not be mistaken; but he did not speak, although at different times, however, they almost thought that words were about to issue from his lips.
Quelquefois même l'expression de son visage était profondément douloureuse, preuve qu'il souffrait intérieurement; car sa physionomie n'aurait pu tromper à ce point; mais il ne parlait pas, bien qu'à diverses reprises, cependant, on pût croire que quelques paroles allaient s'échapper de ses lèvres.