But Orso always declared it was some peaceful denizen of a neighbouring village travelling on business, and that he carried a gun less from necessity than because it was the fashion, just as no dandy ever takes a walk without an elegant cane.
Baina Orsok ondoko auzoren bateko edozein herritar izango zela zioen; bere lanera joango zela, eta soinean fusila bazeraman "dotoreziagatik" zela, hau da, dandyak makila polita bezalaxe modagatik eramango zuela.