This part of the conversation was in Latin; I had understood every word of it, and I could hardly conceal my amusement at seeing my uncle trying to keep down the excitement and satisfaction which were brimming over in every limb and every feature. He tried hard to put on an innocent little expression of simplicity; but it looked like a diabolical grin.
Cette partie de la conversation avait eu lieu en latin; j'avais tout compris, et je gardais à peine mon sérieux à voir mon oncle contenir sa satisfaction qui débordait de toutes parts; il prenait un petit air innocent qui ressemblait à la grimace d'un vieux diable.