ALENCAR

O Guarani 6.71 · 6.71

A crossfire of questions

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Aí foram recebidos por um tiroteio de perguntas, de risadas e ditos chistosos, em que tomaram parte; depois, uns, curiosos de novidades, outros, ávidos de contar o que viram, começaram a falar ao mesmo tempo, de modo que ninguém se entendia.

There they were met with a crossfire of questions, laughter, and witty remarks, in which they joined; then some, curious for news, others eager to tell what they had seen, all began to talk at once, so that no one could be understood.

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There they were met with a crossfire of questions, laughter, and witty remarks, in which they joined; then some, curious for news, others eager to tell what they had seen, all began to talk at once, so that no one could be understood.

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A burst of noise and life — the ordinary warmth of the settlement's men. Alencar surrounds the coming love-scene with cheerful chaos, so the three silent gazes stand out against it.

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