However, the revolution which appeared upon his countenance was so visible that Bonacieux was terrified at it, and he endeavored to draw back a step or two; but as he was standing before the half of the door which was shut, the obstacle compelled him to keep his place.
Cependant la révolution qui s'était faite sur son visage était si visible, que Bonacieux en fut effrayé et essaya de reculer d'un pas; mais justement il se trouvait devant le battant de la porte, qui était fermée, et l'obstacle qu'il rencontra le força de se tenir à la même place.