And as Herbert endeavored to seize the hand which had just saved him, the stranger folded his arms, his chest heaved, his look darkened, and he appeared to wish to escape, but making a violent effort over himself, and in an abrupt tone,--
Et comme Harbert cherchait à saisir cette main, qui venait de le sauver, l'inconnu se croisa les bras, sa poitrine se gonfla, son regard se voila, et il parut vouloir fuir; mais, faisant un violent effort sur lui-même, et d'un ton brusque: