Nagor had experienced pure joy because it is as if this kind gesture of the stranger compensates for his unloving past and all the misery and loneliness.
“I will kill him,” Nagor had hissed in the dark. “I hate him because he always wants to be the boss. So tonight, I will show him who the boss is.” And so Nagor had spoken in the dark with biting determination. He even gave Fritz a little pat on the shoulder, a sign of friendship and affection.
“I will also give you some money when I receive it.” His voice was full of excitement and thankfulness, and Fritz felt awkward that the man had placed his trust in him.
And, so it came about that Nagor had killed Panos.
Now Nagor is on his knees next to Fritz. He strikes a match and cups his hands around it. Here is the man he has to free, alrea
