Then, swallowing the contents of his glass, which he put down close to him, Athos arose carelessly, took the musket next to him, and drew near to one of the loopholes.
Puis, avalant le contenu de son verre, qu'il posa près de lui, Athos se leva nonchalamment, prit le premier fusil venu et s'approcha d'une meurtrière.