As he followed up this survey of his position, Julien saw that he must not think of attempting the conquest of Madame Derville, who had probably noticed the weakness that Madame de Renal showed for him.
En poursuivant la revue de sa position, Julien vit qu’il ne fallait pas songer à la conquête de Mme Derville, qui s’apercevait probablement du goût que Mme de Rênal montrait pour lui.