But the mayor resented it, his colleagues were jealous, everything was to be feared; gaining over Monsieur Bovary by his attentions was to earn his gratitude, and prevent his speaking out later on, should he notice anything.
Mais le maire lui en voulait, des confrères étaient jaloux, il fallait tout craindre; en s’attachant M. Bovary par des politesses, c’était gagner sa gratitude, et empêcher qu’il ne parlât plus tard, s’il s’apercevait de quelque chose.