Now cherry trees did not thrive at Vaubyessard; the Marquis asked Bovary for some slips; made it his business to thank his personally; saw Emma; thought she had a pretty figure, and that she did not bow like a peasant; so that he did not think he was going beyond the bounds of condescension, nor, on the other hand, making a mistake, in inviting the young couple.
Or, les cerisiers poussaient mal à la Vaubyessard, M. le Marquis demanda quelques boutures à Bovary, se fit un devoir de l’en remercier lui-même, aperçut Emma, trouva qu’elle avait une jolie taille et qu’elle ne saluait point en paysanne; si bien qu’on ne crut pas au château outrepasser les bornes de la condescendance, ni d’autre part commettre une maladresse, en invitant le jeune ménage.