Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... SCENE IV Dawn. The sun has already risen, but it is hidden behind the heavy mist and smoke. A large room in Emit Grelieu's villa, which has been turned into a sickroom. There are two wounded there, Grelieu himself, with a serious wound in his shoulder, and his son Maurice, with a light wound on his right arm. The large window, covered with half transparent curtains, admits a faint bluish light. The wounded appear to be asleep. In an armchair at the bedside of Grelieu there is a motionless figure in white, Jeanne. Emil Grelieu Softly. Jeanne! She leans over the bed quickly. Jeanne Shall I give you some water? Emil Grelieu No. You are tired. Jeanne Oh, no, not at all. I was dozing all night. Can't you fall asleep, Emil? Emil Grelieu What time is it? She goes over to the window quietly, and pushing the curtain aside slightly, looks at her little watch. Then she returns just as quietly. Jeanne It is still early. Perhaps you will try to fall asleep, Emil? It seems to me that you have been suffering great pain; you have been groaning all night. Emil Grelieu No, I am feeling better. How is the weather this morning? Jeanne Nasty weather, Emil; you can't see the sun. Try to sleep. Silence. Suddenly Maurice utters a cry in his sleep; the cry turns into a groan and indistinct mumbling. Jeanne walks over to him and listens, then returns to her seat. Emil Greldeu Is the boy getting on well? Jeanne Don't worry, Emil. He only said a few words in his sleep. Emil Grelieu He has done it several times tonight. Jeanne I am afraid that he is disturbing you. We can have him removed to another room and Henrietta will stay with him. The boy's blood is in good condition. In another week, I believe, we shall be able to remove the bandage from his arm. Emil...
