Madame Homais reappeared, carrying one of those shaky machines that are heated with spirits of wine; for Homais liked to make his coffee at table, having, moreover, torrefied it, pulverised it, and mixed it himself.

太太又出来了，端着一个摇摇晃晃酒精炉子；因为要在餐桌上煮，且已经亲手炒好、亲手磨好、亲手调制好了。