Without Family: Chapters 14-15

To pay the hotel bill and raise more money to take care of Pretty-Heart, Rémi, Vitalis, and Capi must give a performance. Pretty-Heart begs them to be allowed to participate, but they leave him alone in the warm room under covers. During the performance, Rémi hears Vitalis sing opera arias for the first time. A young rich lady tells Vitalis that he has a wonderful voice and he evasively says something about using to be a singer's servant. She throws a gold coin into Capi’s cap, which should be enough for Pretty-Heart’s medicine and other expenses. They return to the hotel to find Pretty-Heart in his general’s uniform, performance-ready and...