'It is my duty to speak,' he reminded himself at length; but the beauty of the room had touched his feelings and he was chilled in anticipation by the harsh words that would be addressed to him.
Il est de mon devoir de parler, se dit-il enfin ; mais la beauté de la salle l’avait ému, et il était froissé d’avance des mots durs qu’on allait lui adresser.