M. Guerard, an old physician, is called in, and countenances M. Roche in his deception.—Guerard's neglect.—The author is farther deceived, and the secret kept from him.—Result of this ill-conduct.—M. Breugne, another medical man.
CHAP. XVIII.
M. Breugne, on visiting the patients, declares the truth.—He gives hope only of the younger brother.—The sacrament of extreme unction administered to Kenelm.—His piety.—His decease.—Visits of condolence.—The funeral.—His monument.—Resemblance which an antique bust has to the deceased youth.—Consolation.—Affecting vision, luminous, and similar to others on record.—Arguments and doctrine relating thereunto.
CHAP. XIX.
M. Breugne detains the author in conversation until the funeral has quitted the house.—Zeal of M. Breugne for the recovery of the remaining patient.—Moment of anxiety.—Success of M. Breugne's treatment.—Convalescence.—Care in the administering diet, as well as medicines.—The author engages a voiture for his projected journey.—Passports.
CHAP. XX.
The author narrates the circumstances of a dream, which coincide with his subsequent history.—St. Clair.—The author's sentiments.—His idea of a rule or mode of living.