“It was God’s will—who dares to deny the power of God?” These words struck all present with admiration, and Coucou Peter himself was so overcome by what he had seen and heard, that, in his bewilderment, he could not move from his chair, and cried, in a tremulous voice— “Master! I am not worthy to untie the strings of your shoes! Master! you are a great prophet, a true prophet! Have pity on your poor disciple Coucou Peter—a being sensual and full of defects—who has doubted you!” The Anabaptist alone was unconvinced; he tore his skirts and left the room, crying— “And in that day he raised up false prophets, who performed great prodigies and things astonishing, even to the seduction, if possible, of the elect themselves!” But the crowd would not listen to him, and did not cease to praise Maître Frantz for the wonders he had accomplished. CHAPTER XIV It was thus that the illustrious Doctor Mathéus, knowing the power of will, exhibited the greatness of the Being of Beings. Margredel returned to her home, and the crowd proclaimed the miracle throughout Haslach. Her neighbours, and those who saw her afterwards seated at her door, said— “Isn’t that Margredel, the paralytic, seated on her doorstep warming herself in the sun?” Some answered—“Yes, it is her.” Others said—“No, it’s some one else, like her.” But she cried—“It’s myself! The prophet at the Three Roses has cured me!” People from all quarters hurried to the Three Roses; they abandoned the churches to go and see and hear the prophet. Frantz Mathéus stood at one of the dining-room windows, watching this spectacle, and enjoying indescribable pleasure. “O Great Demiourgos,” he cried to himself, “I thank Thee! I thank Thee for having permitted me to live until this day! Frantz Mathéus may now die; he has seen the triumph of Anthropo-Zoology!” Meanwhile, the Anabaptist Pelsly had gone to the Mayor of Haslach to denounce the illustrious philosopher. Monsieur George Brenner, the mayor, was seated at table, surrounded by his friends, celebrating the Fair Sunday with gaiety and feasting, when the Anabaptist entered. The Anabaptist related, calmly and truthfully, the prodigious circumstances that had taken place.