This was a strange way of arriving at an understanding, but it was a short way.

这是达成谅解的一种奇怪方式， 但它是一种捷径。

It was that of the baron de Valenod, who came to Paris to thank the Minister for his barony, and arrive at an understanding with him.

是瓦勒诺男爵来巴黎感谢大臣的男爵领地， 并与他达成谅解。