As to old Michaud, he uttered exclamations of fright, commiseration, and astonishment; he fidgeted on his chair, joined his hands together, and cast up his eyes to the ceiling.
Quant au vieux Michaud, il poussait des exclamations d'effroi, de commisération, d'étonnement; il se remuait sur sa chaise, joignait les mains, levait les yeux au ciel.