It happened that the performer who had hitherto formed the base of the Car had quitted the troupe, and as, to fill this part, only strength and adroitness were necessary, Passepartout had been chosen to take his place.
Se había marchado de la compañía uno de los que formaban la base de la carroza, y como bastaba para ello ser vigoroso y hábil, Picaporte había sido elegido para reemplazarlo.