![]() ![]() In the passing years, the banker’s wealth keeps declining and in the end he is left rubbles and has debts. For the next four years he studied languages, philosophy, history and theology. ![]() By the second year he left music and turned toward literature. He mainly read light books and played the piano though he was depressed. Also he didn’t want to smoke as he’d be polluting the little space he was trapped inside. The first year was tough on the lawyer, he refused to drink wine as wine would lead to desire and according to him desire is a man’s worst enemy. The only communication with the outside world for him would be through a small window through which he could write notes and ask for things. However, he could write letters, and he was permitted to read books, allowed a musical instrument, wine, and cigarettes. The rules were that no visitors, letters or newspapers were allowed. The lawyer was imprisoned in the banker’s garden house in complete solitude. He claimed to have a lot of money and told the lawyer that two millions less wouldn’t bother him while the lawyer would be losing his freedom, and the thought that he can regain his freedom anytime would make it harder for him. The banker, fifteen years ago hosts a dinner where the conversation takes place. ![]()
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