
In the bitter chill of a rainy night, two young brothers huddle beneath a solitary oak on a lonely road. The elder, wrapped in a threadbare coat, shields his tiny sibling, whose frail hands clutch a modest medal. Their quiet desperation is palpable, yet a tender, protective love glows between them, hinting at the depth of their bond.
A lone traveler, accompanied by a massive Saint‑Bernard, stumbles upon the shivering pair. The faithful dog, sensing their plight, draws the man's attention, and he discovers the children alive but vulnerable. Moved by their story—an orphaned mother’s death and a father taken away by the authorities—the rescuer decides to carry them toward the nearest village, hoping to find a caring soul who will shelter them. Their journey begins with a simple act of compassion, promising both hardship and hope for the brothers ahead.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Renald Levesque
Release date
2004-07-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1799–1874
A Russian-born French countess who became one of the best-loved writers for children, she is still remembered for lively, moral, and often mischievous stories like Sophie's Misfortunes. Her books helped shape 19th-century French children's literature and have stayed in print for generations.
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