But Bervie's obstinacy was proverbial.

Nothing shook his confidence in his own convictions.
More than thirteen years had elapsed since the consultation at the Doctor's lodgings, when Bervie went to Paris to spend a summer holiday with his friend, the chaplain at the English embassy.

His last words to Percy and Charlotte when he took his leave were: "Suppose I meet with Doctor Lagarde ?" It was then the year 1830.

Bervie arrived at his friend's rooms on the 24th of July.

On the 27th of the month the famous revolution broke out which dethroned Charles the Tenth in three days.
On the second day, Bervie and his host ventured into the streets, watching the revolution (like other reckless Englishmen) at the risk of their lives.