But he was suddenly struck by the calm and cheerful expression of Katavasov's face, and felt so sorry to lose the spiritual condition which he was evidently spoiling by his conversation, that recollecting his resolution he ceased speaking.
Ma l’espressione calma e allegra del viso di Katavasov lo colpì, a un tratto, e gli venne pietà dello stato d’animo proprio, che, evidentemente, egli turbava con quella conversazione; si ricordò del suo proposito e si fermò.