It's true that I saved the man's life, but I failed to give him back his reason along with it.

It might have been something wrong in the operation, or it might have been something wrong in the man.

Whichever it was, he will live and die mad.
Now look here, my little Max, at this dear young lady on the bed.

She gives me just what I wanted; here is the case at Solferino once more.
You shall hold the candle again, my good boy; stand there, and look with all your eyes.

I am going to try if I can save the life and the reason too this time." He tucked up the cuffs of his coat and began the operation.