The miller's assistant had just been drawn to serve as a soldier, and Dominique would not suffer another to be engaged.

He carried the sacks, drove the cart, fought with the old mill wheel when it refused to turn, and all this with such good will that people came to see him out of curiosity.

Pere Merlier had his silent laugh.

He was excessively proud of having formed a correct estimate of this youth.

There is nothing like love to give courage to young folks.