48/54 He never would see again this Colossus who seemed to repel his weak embraces with the bellows of his respiration. Do for her all that you can.... Keep her ever in mind, always Valencia!" He promised all that the poet wished without understanding exactly what it was that Valencia might expect from him, a simple sailor, wandering over all the seas. Labarta wished to accompany him to the door but he sank down in his seat, obedient to the affectionate despotism of his companion who was always fearing the greatest catastrophes for him. |