The narrator comments on the contrast in Malétroit's expression and the calm silence he expressed.
We can arrive at this answer because:
- For the narrator, Malétroit is an intriguing character, difficult to understand and with many layers, which hide his true intention.
- This makes Malétroit a complex, round, and stimulating character.
- The narrator has this perception when realizing that the calm silence that Malétroit conveyed was ironic and full of ulterior motives.
- That's because his expression wasn't calm and serene, but it was sinic and with a Machiavellian tone.
The narrator has difficulty interpreting Malétroit and this difficulty is what makes him such a difficult character.
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