It contained a quantity of gold and bank-notes, which I looked upon with contempt, and regret.

But there was something useful in the box.

In the morocco portfolio which contained the bank-notes, there were the usual little instruments--a knife, scissors, pencils, stiletto, and also a small bottle of Eau de Cologne, which was particularly serviceable in restoring my children.

I began by cutting the cords that tied us.

I then rubbed my dear children with the Eau de Cologne, made them inhale it, and even swallow a little.