He argued with the gaoler's wife, who, that morning, was most affectionate; and finally, while armed with a needle she was taking in the hussar's uniform to fit him, he told his whole story in so many words to the astonished woman.
Arrazoika aritu zen mutila espetxezainaren emaztearekin, oso maitekor baitzegoen goiz hartan emakumea; azkenean, berari gertatutako guztia argi eta garbi kontatu zion Fabricek emakume harrituari, hura jostorratza eskuan husar-jantzia estutzen ari zitzaion artean.