He was able to give him a great deal of attention without neglecting his duty, as there were few very severe cases under his care, and no new ones came in--Paris had surrendered and a truce was declared.
At first Wilhelm's wound was very bad.

It had been carelessly bound up at first, and in the long journey to the infirmary had been neglected, but owing to antiseptic treatment the fever soon abated and then left him entirely.

He took such a particular fancy to the doctor that after a few days they were like old friends, and knew everything about each other.
Dr.Schrotter was an unusual type, both in appearance and character.

Of middle height, extraordinarily broad-shouldered, and with large strong hands and feet, he gave the impression of having been intended for a giant, whose growth had stopped before reaching its fulfillment.

The powerful, nobly-formed he ad was rather bent, as if it bore some heavy burden.