There was in all this, as may have been observed, one personage concerned, of whom, notwithstanding his precarious position, we have appeared to take but very little notice. This personage was M. Bonacieux, the respectable martyr of the political and amorous intrigues which entangled themselves so nicely together at this gallant and chivalric period.
Intusschen was er onder dit alles, zooals men heeft kunnen bemerken, een persoon, omtrent wien men, ondanks de vele gevaren die hem omringden, zich tamelijk weinig scheen te bekommeren; dat personage was de heer Bonacieux, de eerbiedwaardige martelaar der politieke- en liefde-intrigues, die zoo wèl bij elkander pasten in die tevens ridderlijke en galante dagen.