It was not until the middle of 1830 that they reached Cadiz, intending to embark for Italy on their way back to France.

There, however, they received a letter from Felicie conveying disastrous news.

Within a few months, their father had completely ruined himself.

Gabriel and Pierquin were obliged to pay Lemulquinier a monthly stipend for the bare necessaries of the household.

The old valet had again sacrificed his little property to his master.