You must not go up." Laughingly turning about, the gentleman said, "Just let me go, little one.

I am allowed because I am the doctor.

Your uncle told me where to go, so I'll easily find my way.

But I'll make use of you some day, for you are a splendid sentinel." When the doctor on his return found him still on the same spot, he called him a pillar of good order and told him that he would send for him if he should ever need a reliable watchman.
Soon after, Lippo uttered sudden shouts of joy, for he saw his mother coming downstairs.

What a surprise it was to see her when they had thought that she would be shut up for one or two days longer! "Mama is coming! Mama is coming!" All had heard his exclamations and Mea was the first to appear, pulling Loneli after her.