He got up as well as he was able and reached the house of his friend, who as yet knew nothing of his misfortune, but seeing him come pale, worn, and haggard, perceived that he was suffering some heavy affliction.
Levantóse como pudo y llegó a casa de su amigo, que aún no sabía su desgracia; mas, como le vio llegar amarillo, consumido y seco, entendió que de algún grave mal venía fatigado.