A Escrava Isaura 6.223 · 6.223

The stroke of fate, in period medicine: a 'cerebral congestion' — an apoplexy — carried off the old commander two days before. His death, unknown to the room, had already voided the bargain even as Miguel counted out the money. Timing is the whole tragedy.

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