raimbeaus

Updated: June 7, 2025

A number of people must have taken refuge there already, for the neighboring roofs were vacant, and we could hear voices that surely came from the steeple. But what dangers must be run to reach them! "It is impossible," said Pierre. "The house of the Raimbeaus is too high; we would need ladders." "I am going to try it," said Cyprien. "I will return if the way is impracticable.

Émile Zola - The Flood