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Let us see if we can't get into some window." "And find the room inhabited?" "Oh! I will explain that we don't mean to steal, but that we will give him money if he will aid us." "Very good. Now do you take the lead, I will follow." Fanfar was strangely preoccupied. While Gudel talked to him a voice was continually repeating in his ear: "Cinette! Cinette!"
Cyprien did not at first understand. "Stop!" he shouted. "Stop!" To kill Gudel was ruin, for he was the only human being who could prove Fanfar's birth. But he was too late, the zealous Commissioner had cut the rope. "Fool!" shouted Cyprien, and then he listened to hear the dull thud of the body falling on the stones below. But he heard nothing, for Gudel had not fallen.
The Marquise talked with her husband for a long time. The next thing to do was to make Gudel speak frankly. This he had no hesitation in doing, and he again told the story he had told to the Marquis. As to Pierre Labarre, of course he could make no further resistance. So long as the Marquis knew that Fanfar was living he had been obliged to be cautious; now no such reason existed.
The hour draws near when the so-called justice of man will strike an innocent person. You do not doubt me, I know. I am not one who would dishonor a sacred cause. Say to my sister that little Jacques has endeavored to be worthy of his father Simon Fougère. "I beg my adopted father, Gudel, to explain to you in detail the singular events of my life. I place entire confidence in you.
He half rose in his bed, and looked about. Every one was amazed and delighted. "I knew he would get well!" cried Schwann, as he rushed to Gudel, and took his hands. Bobichel immediately poured out some brandy and gave it to Gudel, whose eyes almost at once regained a natural appearance. He saw Caillette first, and kissed her tenderly. "Where is Fanfar?" he said. "Was he hurt?"
"Good, kind souls!" murmured Fanfar, "with the assistance of such people we ought to succeed." He kissed his mother again, then turning to Gudel and Bobichel, he cried: "Come with me! And may Eternal Justice be with us also!"
His surprise was great when he beheld a stranger walk in. "I am," said this stranger, "the Marquis de Fongereues, and I wish to talk with you." "I am entirely at your service," answered Iron Jaws, bringing forward a chair. "You are probably astonished, Monsieur Gudel," said the Marquis, "at my coming here at this time.
"Caillette!" he exclaimed. "Yes wake my father at once!" "He is so weary, and needs rest." "It is a question of your liberty his liberty and your lives!" Gudel now opened his eyes. "What is the matter, child?" he asked. "The police are coming to arrest you!" "What nonsense!" Caillette instantly repeated the disconnected words uttered by La Roulante.
"He has gone to Vagney for a doctor for you, dear father." Iron Jaws laughed aloud. "I want none of your poisoners here, let me tell you." He caught sight of Bobichel, as he spoke. The clown was crying like a baby. "What is the matter with you, Bob?" he asked. "Nothing, master, nothing at all; I am so happy." "You have been fighting, sir?" said Gudel. La Roulante bustled forward.
And Gudel's daughter, who loved Fanfar with a love that was without hope, said to him: "She is your mother. Will you allow me to take care of her?" Fanfar looked at Caillette with loving, grateful eyes, and then hastened away with Bobichel and Gudel. Then Caillette was left alone with the sick woman, who began to cry and sob.
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