Part 2, Chapter 4, Near the Sacred Grotto Summary

A German plane has begun flying over Paris at a predictable time, dropping propaganda pamphlets and bombs. Argensola finds the plane more interesting than keeping track of the movements of the troops on a map. Argensola plans to remain in Paris through the entire war since he always admired the people who witnessed the Siege of Paris in 1870.

Julio has received a note that informs him that Marguerite and her mother have left Paris. There is no explanation, no notice of where they have gone, just that they have. Julio, aware that his own family has left town, assumes she is attempting to escape the possible invasion of German troops. Julio goes to her house and learns from the concierge that a family member has been wounded in the war. Julio assumes this...