And now that stones were already grazing the facade of the villa, he sought in vain for some lawful prey on which to throw the band, so as to avoid greater misfortunes.
Et, maintenant que des pierres éraflaient déja la façade de l'hôtel, il cherchait, sans la trouver, sur quelle proie légitime il devait lancer la bande, afin d'éviter de plus grands malheurs.