I have salts in my pocket , and I can bind up his wounds , '' said Helen , soon herself again . Karl and Helen soon brought back life and sense to the boy , and never had human face looked so lovely as did Helen 's to the anxious comrades when she looked up in the moonlight with a joyful smile , and softly whispered , -- `` He is alive . '' For an hour terrible confusion reigned , then the panic subsided a little , and such of the carriages as were whole were made ready to carry away as many as possible ; the rest must wait till a return train could be sent for them . A struggle of course ensued , for every one wished to go on , and fear made many selfish . The wounded , the women and children , were taken , as far as possible , and the laden train moved away , leaving many anxious watchers behind . Helen had refused to go , and had given her place to poor Conrad , thereby overwhelming his brother and comrades with gratitude . Two went on with the wounded lad ; the rest remained , and chivalrously devoted themselves to Helen as a body-guard . The moon shone clearly , the wide field was miles from any hamlet , and a desolate silence succeeded to the late uproar , as the band of waiters roamed about , longing for help and dawn . `` Mademoiselle , you shiver ; the dew falls , and it is damp here ; we must have a fire ; '' and Karl was away to a neighboring hedge , intent on warming his delicate charge if he felled a forest to do it . The students rushed after him , and soon returned in triumph to build a glorious fire , which drew all forlorn wanderers to its hospitable circle . A motley assemblage ; but mutual danger and discomfort produced mutual sympathy and good will , and a general atmosphere of friendship pervaded the party . `` Where is the brave Hoffman ? '' asked Wilhelm , the blond student , who , being in the Werther period of youth , was already madly in love with Helen , and sat at her feet catching cold in the most romantic manner . `` Behold me ! The little ones cry for hunger , so I ransack the ruins and bring away my spoils . Eat , Kinder , eat and be patient . '' As he spoke Karl appeared with an odd collection of baskets , bags , and bottles , and with a fatherly air that won all the mothers , he gave the children whatever first appeared , making them laugh in spite of weariness and hunger by the merry speeches which accompanied his gifts . `` You too need something . Here is your own basket with the lunch I ordered you . In a sad state of confusion , but still eatable .
See , it is not bad , '' and he deftly spread on a napkin before XXXXX cold chicken , sandwiches , and fruit .
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