It was the Black Forest sorcerer, the supposed warlock of the neighbourhood.
"Unthinking creatures," he said, "I have come from my gloomy rocks up yonder to open your eyes.

You all adore this Franconnette.

Behold, she is accursed! While in her cradle her father, the Huguenot, sold her to the devil.

He has punished Pascal and Laurent for the light embrace she gave them.

He warned in time and avoid her.