His eyes shone and his skin glowed with exuberent health, and he was so confident of success that my own misgivings vanished as I watched his gallant bearing and listened to his quiet and cheerful words.
Sa peau luisait de santé débordante. Il avait une telle confiance dans le succès que mes appréhensions s'évanouirent à la vue de sa vaillante attitude et quand j'entendis son langage empreint d'une joie tranquille.