These men had evidently chosen this vacant space in order that they might consult without being seen by the passers-by or by the sentinel who guards the wicket of La Force a few paces distant.

• 这几个人显然是为了不让街上的过路人和守在几步以外拉弗尔斯监狱了望口的那个哨兵看见，才选择了这块空地作为他们交谈的地点。