He thought about all of them. One by one, he saw each of their faces and the look of surprise when they understood. All were genuinely concerned when he told them. He entered the windowed chamber and saw the bed they prepared for him with clean white sheets. He laid down, and the guards strapped him to the gurney.
He was astonished that strength eluded him at this hour, and a crushing faintness buckled him at the knees. Both men grabbed an elbow and helped him back to his feet. Only a few steps further and he could finally rest.
He thought about all of them. One by one, he saw each of their faces and the look of surprise when they understood. All were genuinely concerned when he told them. He entered the windowed chamber and saw the bed they prepared for him with clean white sheets. He laid down, and the guards strapped him to the gurney. |
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