As he emerged from the throng he let his great-coat fly loose, and showed that he was dressed in his full fighting kit-- black drawers, chocolate stockings, and white shoes.
Dès qu'il fut sorti de la foule, il ouvrit vivement son grand par- dessus sous lequel il parut en tout son équipement de combattant, culottes noires, bas chocolat et souliers blancs.