Der Gedanke, die Orte wiedersehen zu sollen, wo er seine Jugend verlebt hatte, regte ihn sichtlich auf, denn während der ganzen Fahrt redete er in einem fort. Kaum war man in Rouen angekommen, so stürzte er aus dem Wagen, um Leo aufzusuchen.
The idea of seeing again the place where his youth had been spent no doubt excited him, for during the whole journey he never ceased talking, and as soon as he had arrived, he jumped quickly out of the diligence to go in search of Leon.