[ Honre de Balzac / Eve and David ]
This is Part 3 of Balzac's novel Lost Illusions.
There's one metaphorical reference to Newfoundlands in this story, referencing their well-known skill for rescuing:
"Oh! madame, do let him go," begged Marion. "He is only thinking of saving his master; he hasn't another thought in his head. Kolb is not an Alsacien, he is — eh! well — a regular Newfoundland dog for rescuing folk."