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 to hero myself... I wouldn't open up my sorrow heart to many. . . But your eyes are so clear. . . I am not ashamed before you. . . As though if one was to pass a mirror. . . I confess my sadness and carelessness to you and. . . . . . And I confess how suffering scares me. ..

Komar. Two little pigeons, let the Lord bless you! What do my eyes report? You are into each other as I am into you both.

Jerman. Leave, drunkard, split from this place!

Komar. Do not resent – and goodbye! What would comrade Hvastja comment? You will conduct penance for this drunkard, true penance!

Lojzka. It did seem as though I had an escort.

Jerman. You think they are a straw-man, and in fact they are a genius. He has come to realize how the overlord no-when has redemption for their loyal, though unpleasant, serf. He could easily work in a church, preaching and pardoning.

Lojzka. Do not blame me for I am only a messenger. ..

Jerman. You delivered pure comfort. Thank you! It seems you are much closer to me now. . . It seems I can look you in the eyes now. . . I like this because we are lonely in this. . . Alone among living people!