Black boy Quote by Bruce Chatwin

“His one friend was the black boy, Pepeu, whom he held in thrall. Together they plucked finches alive, made certain experiments with the flesh of a watermelon, and shouted obscenities at the girls washing tripes in the river. Once, they tried crucifying a cat, but it got away.” quote by Bruce Chatwin — Download Open image

““ His one friend was the black boy, Pepeu, whom he held in thrall. Together they plucked finches alive, made certain experiments with the flesh of a watermelon, and shouted obscenities at the girls washing tripes in the river. Once, they tried crucifying a cat, but it got away.””

Bruce Chatwin

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