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6.<br />
The poor man:<br />
SECOND TRAVELER<br />
Here, .sit down by the fire and .warm yourself.<br />
HE GOES TO THE DOOR, SHUTS IT, AND<br />
LEADS THE YOUNG MAN TO THE FIRE.<br />
Don't worry about the money. I've got some. Sit down over<br />
here.<br />
HALTINGLY, THE YOUNG MAN PUTS HIS<br />
BUNDLE AND STICK DOWN, SITS. THE<br />
FIRE REVEALS A GAUNT FACE WITH A<br />
HIGH, NARROW FOREHEAD, SIGHTLESS<br />
EYES, AND A SARCASTIC, BITTER MOUTH.<br />
THOUGH NOT HANDSOME, HE IS NOT WITH<br />
OUT CHARM OR DISTINCTION.<br />
THIRD TRAVELER<br />
Where are you from~<br />
. YOUNG MAJ.~<br />
I'm from Shensi. I've just crossed the Yellow River.<br />
..<br />
c· -<br />
All alone?<br />
Alone.<br />
SECOND TRAVELER<br />
~<br />
YOUNG MA.i."'J'<br />
·-<br />
Where are you headed?<br />
.......<br />
THIRD TRAVELER<br />
SECOND TRAVELER<br />
If you're going towards Gurgenj--<br />
Or Persia--<br />
·THIRD TRAVELER<br />
: .<br />
YOUNG MAN<br />
Persia, Gurgenj--is that west?<br />
Of course:<br />
FIRST TRAVELER<br />
YOUNG MAN<br />
I thank you, but I'm going in the other direction. Towards<br />
the rising sun. The light of the sun is my guide.<br />
c --..<br />
A MOMENT OF SILENCE, ALL OF THEM<br />
STARING THOUGHTFULLY INTO THE FIRE.<br />
INNKEEPER<br />
Oh, yes: We were discussing how he died. Now then, young man-<br />
since none of us seem to agree, perhaps you can tell us:<br />
.. ~
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