However, the revolution which appeared upon his countenance was so visible that Bonacieux was terrified at it, and he endeavored to draw back a step or two; but as he was standing before the half of the door which was shut, the obstacle compelled him to keep his place.
Arcvonásai azonban oly szembeszökően mutatták háborgó indulatait, hogy Bonacieux megrémült, és szeretett volna hátralépni, de éppen az ajtószárny előtt áll, s a csukott ajtó miatt egy tapodtat sem mozdulhatott.