—Really? cried Prometheus.
—Because I am now very strong and thou art thinner. I can carry thee.
—Eagle, my eagle!... Take me away.
And the eagle carried him away.
A CHAPTER WHILE WAITING THE NEXT ONE
That evening Cocles and Damocles met each other. They chatted together; but with a certain embarrassment.
—What can you expect? said Cocles, our points of view are so opposed.
—Do you think so? replied Damocles. My only desire is that we understand each other.
—You say that, but you only understand yourself.
—And you, you do not even listen to what I say.