Not trusting, however, to this, Jean, after making sure that he was not observed, carried the bottle to his own room, and concealed it.

After taking this precaution, he ordered one of the other servants to remain by the side of the Duke until the arrival of the doctor, and then went in search of Norbert.
For two hours his efforts were fruitless.

Giving up his search in despair, he turned once more to regain the Chateau, and, taking the path through the wood, suddenly perceived a human form stretched on the turf beneath a tree.

He moved cautiously towards the figure, and at once recognized Norbert.

The faithful servant bent over his young master, and shook him by the arm to arouse him from his state of stupor.