25 Alors la sentinelle cria, et le fit savoir au roi; et le roi dit: S'il est seul, il apporte de bonnes nouvelles. Et il allait toujours et se rapprochait.
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The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, “If he is alone, he must have good news.” And the runner came closer and closer.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.