A deep sigh was the first symptom of returning consciousness.

He soon, to Rupert's delight, opened his eyes.
After a time he sat up, but was too much hurt to rise.

After some consultation, Rupert left him, and went alone down to the hamlet of Dettinheim, where, after much knocking, he roused some of the inhabitants, who had only a short time before returned from the burning mill.

Sodden and discoloured as it was, Rupert's uniform was still recognizable, and by the authority this conveyed, and a promise of ample reward, four men were induced to return with him to the mill, and carry Hugh down to the village.
This they reached just as the distant clock of Liege cathedral struck two.

A bed was given up to them, and in half an hour both lads were sound asleep..