The recluse remained for several moments motionless and petrified, then she moved her head in sign of doubt, and suddenly giving vent to a burst of laughter, but with that terrible laugh which had come back to her,−−
La recluse resta quelques instants immobile comme une pétrification, puis elle remua la tête en signe de doute, et tout à coup partant d’un éclat de rire, mais de son rire effrayant qui lui était revenu :