Paul's Return

Overview

Paul and Mr de Rosbourg are in a coach, racing towards Fleurville. Mr de Rosbourg is impatient. Paul is worried that his parents and his cousin Sophie won't be at the castle. He believes they drowned in the wreck. When Mrs de Rosbourg sees her husband she is overwhelmed with joy and runs towards him. Marguerite jumps into her father's arms. Sophie begins to cry when she sees that Paul isn't there. The Captain tells her that Paul is walking home. Sophie runs into the woods, calling him. When they find eachother, the cousins embrace, thrilled to be reunited. A party is organised at the castle to celebrate the family being reunited. Everybody listens to the survivors' story in the hut that the children have built. Sophie is so happy. She and Paul will never be apart again.