The Dream Maker
“The man who is looking for me was in the midst of a heated discussion with two other men who seemed to be strangers as well. I observed them from a distance as I leaned against the wall of the harbormaster’s office. Suddenly, I saw them start in my direction. I had been distracted by the maneuvers of a ship in the harbor and by the time I realized they were headed my way they were already quite near. I had not noticed that at this midday hour there were fewer people about. The strangers no doub...t needed some information. They wanted to come up to me because I was the closest person, and one of the only ones not hurrying off to his lunch. Fortunately, my hat hid me well and I was still in the shade of the wall, whereas they were hampered by the dazzling sunlight as they walked toward me. I do not think they recognized me. When I fled, they laughed loudly and did not give chase. No doubt they took me for a poor peasant frightened by their rich merchants’ finery.
Still, I came close to being unmasked and captured.MoreLess
Still, I came close to being unmasked and captured.MoreLess
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