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Gently you tip the liquid into the old man’s mouth. After a short while, his eyes clear and a little colour returns to his cheeks. ‘Thank you, brother,’ he says. ‘That was kindly done. I would return your kindness, but first I must sleep … sleep … ’
You finish your food and sit back, deep in thought. You feel exhausted and fall into a deep sleep, chanting Shianti words of peace and meditation to calm your mind and free your thoughts.
