When Claude and Quasimodo went out together, which frequently happened, and when they were seen traversing in company, the valet behind the master, the cold, narrow, and gloomy streets of the block of Notre−Dame, more than one evil word, more than one ironical quaver, more than one insulting jest greeted them on their way, unless Claude Frollo, which was rarely the case, walked with head upright and raised, showing his severe and almost august brow to the dumbfounded jeerers.
Quand Claude et Quasimodo sortaient ensemble, ce qui arrivait maintes fois, et qu’on les voyait traverser de compagnie, le valet suivant le maître, les rues fraîches, étroites et sombres du pâté Notre-Dame, plus d’une mauvaise parole, plus d’un fredon ironique, plus d’un quolibet insultant les harcelait au passage, à moins que Claude Frollo, ce qui arrivait rarement, ne marchât la tête droite et levée, montrant son front sévère et presque auguste aux goguenards interdits.