"That is precisely what I mean!" answered Bobichel, forgetting all caution.
La Roulante rushed at him. Caillette threw herself between them, and Schwann dragged her back.
La Roulante caught Caillette by the arm and swung her off, then the girl picked herself up and ran to Gudel's bed. "Help! father!" she cried, "help!"
The girl's voice seemed to produce a magical effect. 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?"
"He has gone to Vagney for a doctor for you, dear father."