November—’88—He was a monkey of seven then, and yet he pretends to feel more than I do about it.

Bar.

[Nervously.] I didn’t say that. I don’t remember my father, nor my brothers—but—but——

Bos.

Well, then?

Bar.

I want another trade—I don’t want to go to sea—no—no——

Kneir.

Another trade—What else can you do? Can’t even read or write——

Bar.