So the two swords were crossed close to the hilts, and as d’Artagnan stood firm, it was his adversary who made the retreating step; but d’Artagnan seized the moment at which, in this movement, the sword of Bernajoux deviated from the line.
Mais d'Artagnan saisit le moment où, dans ce mouvement, le fer de Bernajoux déviait de la ligne, il dégagea, se fendit et toucha son adversaire à l'épaule.