Ragged masses of vapor drove along the beach, on which the tormented shingles sounded as if poured out in cart-loads, while the sand raised by the wind added as it were mineral dust to that which was liquid, and rendered the united attack insupportable.
On eût dit des haillons de vapeurs qui traînaient sur la côte, dont les galets bruissaient violemment, comme des tombereaux de cailloux qui se vident.