A lost child in Paris (1122)

A monastic chronicle from Paris mentions a merchant who found a crying boy wandering alone in the crowded city market. The child had been separated from his family, who had travelled from the countryside to sell their goods. The merchant took the boy to a nearby church, where lost children were often brought. His parents eventually found him, thanks to an announcement made by the monks. Medieval towns could be chaotic, and stories like this show how communities helped reunite lost children with their families.