It was a sweet, simple country spot, but I was surprised to observe that by the gate there stood two soldierly men in dark uniforms, who leaned upon their short rifles and glanced keenly at us as we passed.
La campagne était paisible et douce. Mais je m’étonnai de voir près de la porte deux militaires appuyés sur leurs fusils qui nous dévisagèrent attentivement quand nous passâmes devant eux.