16/47 He admired his father once more, but this admiration only lasted a few seconds. A new idea was taking possession of him while the cook continued: "He will not come now. I know what these elegant females are, reeking with perfume. They are true demons that dig their nails in when they clutch, and it is necessary to cut off their hands in order to loosen them.... And the boat as useless now as though it were aground, while the others are filling themselves with gold!... |