. . . . During this time I had been reflecting. A vague hope was returning to my heart. There was one thing I must know to begin with. I placed my lips close to the wall, saying:
Durante este tiempo, yo había reflexionado, y una cierta esperanza, vaga aún, renacía en mi corazón. Ante todo, me importaba conocer una cosa; aproximé mis labios a la pared y dije: