It was in this position, and in the full light of day, that our hero thought fit to thrust forward his boot and press the pretty foot of Madame de Renal, whose open-work stocking and smart Parisian shoe were evidently attracting the gaze of the gallant Sub-Prefect.
Ce fut dans une telle position, et par le plus grand jour, que notre héros trouva convenable d’avancer sa botte et de presser le joli pied de Mme de Rênal, dont le bas à jour et le joli soulier de Paris attiraient évidemment les regards du galant sous-préfet.