Weariness, pain and memory make us weak, who should be full of courage, having escaped so many ills.

Sleep, my husband, and leave me to think.

All shall yet go well, for even misfortune has an end.' So I slept, and woke in the morning somewhat refreshed and with a happier mind, for who is there that is not bolder when the light shines on him and he is renewed by rest?
When I opened my eyes the sun was already high, but Otomie had risen with the dawn and she had not been idle during those three hours.
For one thing she had contrived to obtain food and fresh raiment more befitting to our rank than the rags in which we were clothed.

Also she had brought together certain men of condition who were friendly and loyal to her in misfortune, and these she sent about the city, letting it be known that she would address the people at mid-day from the steps of the palace, for as Otomie knew well, the heartstrings of a crowd are touched more easily than those of cold and ancient counsellors.
'Will they come to listen ?' I asked.
'Have no fear,' she answered.

'The desire to look upon us who have survived the siege, and to know the truth of what has happened, will bring them.