Tristan smiled in relief and gratitude when he witnessed the kindness. They weren't all crazy and sadistic.

He rushed forward to support Menachem. "Here, you shouldn't use that foot for now. Mr. Meijer if you could support his other side?" Provided he did, he helped get the man into the carriage. "You can eat more, but take small portions many times, rather than one big meal. And make sure plenty of that is fluids."

He turned to his patient's brother. "I'll get cleaned up here," mostly himself. The foul smell clung to him as well now, - "and come over in a while, when your brother has had time to bathe."