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.
Sin embargo, la revolución que se había operado en su rostro era tan visible que Bonacieux quedó espantado y trató de retroceder un paso; pero precisamente se encontraba delante del batiente de la puerta, que estaba cerrada, y el obstáculo que encontró le forzó a quedarse en el mismo sitio.