On the other hand, although my uncle had not yet named his man, there was no doubt amongst the public that Jim was to be his nominee, and the report of his physique and of his performance found him many backers.
D'un autre côté, bien que mon oncle n'eût pas encore désigné son champion, personne dans le public ne doutait que ce ne fût Jim, et les renseignements qu'on avait sur son physique et sa performance lui valurent bon nombre de parieurs.