Illustration for the story
"The Guest" by Albert Camus, 2023
"The Guest" by Albert Camus, 2023
<...>"He might perhaps be untied."
"Sure," said Balducci. "That was for the trip."
He started to get to his feet. But Daru, setting the glass on the floor, had knelt beside the Arab. Without saying anything, the Arab watched him with his feverish eyes. Once his hands were free, he rubbed his swollen wrists against each other, took the glass of tea, and sucked up the burning liquid in swift little sips.
"Sure," said Balducci. "That was for the trip."
He started to get to his feet. But Daru, setting the glass on the floor, had knelt beside the Arab. Without saying anything, the Arab watched him with his feverish eyes. Once his hands were free, he rubbed his swollen wrists against each other, took the glass of tea, and sucked up the burning liquid in swift little sips.
P.S. Fellow artist!
Friendly note to never ever share your project work unwatermarked with anyone without pre-payment, even if you want to trust people. Only if you are ready to be scummed, that is.
Friendly note to never ever share your project work unwatermarked with anyone without pre-payment, even if you want to trust people. Only if you are ready to be scummed, that is.
