In short, up to this period nothing had been wanting to Treville but opportunity; but he was ever on the watch for it, and he faithfully promised himself that he would not fail to seize it by its three hairs whenever it came within reach of his hand.
En fin, en el caso de Tréville, había faltado hasta aquel entonces la ocasión; pero la acechaba y se prometía cogerla por los pelos si alguna vez pasaba al alcance de su mano.