34; You know-my . . I am responsible for her. And she is so weak! She is so naive! She has four thorns, of no use at all, to protect herself against all the world...34;I too sat down, because I was not able to stand up any longer.34; There now-that is all...34;He still hesitated a little; then he got up. He one step. I could not move.There was nothing but a flash of yellow close to his ankle. He remained motionless for an instant. He did not cry out. He fell as gently as a tree falls. There was not even any sound, because of the sand.