I nearly fell down stairs

6. Though I was much {très) agitated, I nevertheless took the precau-

tion to close the windows. (19, 6.)

7. Why? — Lest they should perceive the cause of the accident.

8. We nearly fainted, when we saw the ghost {revenanf) enter.

9. It will be all over with them, if they cannot find means to get rid

of the ghost. (19, 12.)

10. 'What' is it all 'about' (what. ..about = De quoi...}) — (19, 17.)

What you have to do is to invent a stratagem. (18, 9.)