They found him up, less pale than when d’Artagnan left him after his first visit, and seated at a table on which, though he was alone, was spread enough for four persons. This dinner consisted of meats nicely dressed, choice wines, and superb fruit.
On le trouva debout, moins pâle que ne l'avait vu d'Artagnan à sa première visite, et assis à une table où, quoiqu'il fût seul, figurait un dîner de quatre personnes; ce dîner se composait de viandes galamment troussées, de vins choisis et de fruits superbes.