But what was still more inexplicable was, that Top was neither tired, nor exhausted, nor even soiled with mud or sand!--Herbert had drawn him towards him, and was patting his head, the dog rubbing his neck against the lad's hands.
Mais, détail plus inexplicable encore, Top n'était ni fatigué, ni épuisé, ni même souillé de vase ou de sable!... Harbert l'avait attiré vers lui et lui pressait la tête entre ses mains.