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Jean , fearing he might endanger the safety of his hosts , was again eager to get away , although the doctor declared he was still too weak , and she , saddened by the prospect of their approaching separation , insisted on his delaying his departure for two weeks . At the time of Father Fouchard 's arrest Jean had escaped a like fate by hiding in the barn , but he was liable to be taken and led away captive at any moment should there be further searches made . She was also anxious as to her uncle 's fate , and so she resolved one morning to go to Sedan and see the Delaherches , who had , it was said , a Prussian officer of great influence quartered in their house . `` Silvine , '' she said , as she was about to start , `` take good care of our patient ; see he has his bouillon at noon and his medicine at four o'clock . '' The maid of all work , ever busy with her daily recurring tasks , was again the submissive and courageous woman she had been of old ; she had the care of the farm now , moreover , in the absence of the master , while little Charlot was constantly at her heels , frisking and gamboling around her . `` Have no fear , madame , he shall want for nothing . I am here and will look out for him . ''