Then they fled to America, where you were born, and when you were a year old they undertook to return to France, seeking forgiveness.

But it was only a start.

The ship was driven on the rocks of Maine and they were lost, your brave, handsome father and my beautiful sister--but you were saved.
Willet came and took you into the wilderness with him.

He has stood in the place of your own father." "But why did not they tell me ?" repeated Robert.

"Why was I left so long in ignorance ?" "There was a flaw.