Yet his actions were in absurd contrast to the dignity of his dress and features, for he was running hard, with occasional little springs, such as a weary man gives who is little accustomed to set any tax upon his legs.
Sin embargo, su manera de actuar ofrecía un absurdo contraste con la dignidad de su atuendo y su porte, porque venía a todo correr, dando saltitos de vez en cuando, como los que da un hombre cansado y poco acostumbrado a someter a un esfuerzo a sus piernas.