Upstirred by Rousau on his throne,

Soul of the pine's wood harmony,

And of each sun-creek of the sea;

Soul of my Fatherland's dear shrine,

Inspire Provençal verses mine.")

Translation by Duncan Craig.

CHAPTER XII

TARASCON

"You seem to have found a very interesting book," said Barbara, with an amused smile, to which I had grown accustomed.