—He suffers then?
—Yes, perhaps, when people do not sympathize with him.
—But then, if Cocles is well and does not suffer, why is Damocles anxious?
—Because of that which Cocles should have suffered.
—You advise me then strongly....
—To say it, yes, but Damocles thinks it, and that’s what kills him.
—What else does he do?
—Nothing. This unique occupation wears him out. Between us, he is a man obsessed.—He says that without those £20 Cocles would not be miserable.
—And Cocles?
—He says the same.... But he has become rich.