My Italian: Chapter 18 Garibaldi\'s thoughts
The leisurely life on the island of Caprera was interrupted again by a letter from Carlo.
Looking at this tender letter, Garibaldi regretted his previous response to the young monarch.
Seeing the old man's face with a headache, Cosenz's expression became interesting. "What's the matter, old man. Your Majesty, is it bothering you again?"
"Yes, you are right, I regret sending you to Rome before."
Garibaldi's answer caused Cosenz to laugh, and it was a skill to make Garibaldi impatient.
"In that case, I should thank him."
"Hi, old friend, which side are you on?"
"I'm on my side."
Cosenz's answer made Garibaldi look distressed.
"Okay, old man. I didn't know you yet. If I really messed with you, you would have thrown this letter away, even if it was the king's letter."
Cosenz's attitude that I've seen through your essence long ago aroused Garibaldi's dissatisfaction, and he turned his head and shouted into the house. "Locke, I'll cook dinner for the two of us tonight, Mr. Cosenz. I don't plan to eat here today."
"Okay, sir."
Locke's answer came from inside the house.
"Old bastard, I didn't say that."
Hearing Garibaldi's words, Cosenz would not do what he wanted. "Loke, I'm going to eat here today. I have a good appetite today and can eat for two."
"Understood, Mr. Cosenz."
After hearing Locke's answer, Cosenz had a winning expression on his face, and Garibaldi's teeth were itching with anger.
But the joke is a joke, the business still has to be dealt with, I saw Cosenz put away his expression and asked with a serious face. "Then what are you going to do?"
"I have no idea."
However, after seeing the expression that was still somewhat unclear, Garibaldi explained. "The King Carlo has always wanted to toss my old bones, but I really have no plans to go out now. And my time has passed, and I don't want to get attention again, because it will disturb too many people. "
Garibaldi's words, Cosenz believed to be the voice of an old friend. But he also noticed the wording, that it was him, not them.
"Old man, it's not good for you to be like this. Don't you want to give up on us?"
In the face of Cosenz's questioning, Garibaldi was very candid. "I'm sorry, it's my selfishness. It's not fair to you to keep accommodating me."
Having said this, Garibaldi paused and continued. "Remember how you rated the young monarch after you came back from Rome?"
"Why don't you remember that when you are young and mature, you have a style that is not inferior to his father at a young age."
"Actually, I think so too, but this His Majesty is chasing after us, and he won't let us go if he doesn't give him any favors."
"and then?"
Hearing his friend's answer, Garibaldi looked at him without speaking.
He was a bit baffled by his actions, but Cosenz was not stupid, he suddenly reacted. "So you sent me to Rome, you treacherous fellow."
"You're not stupid, Cosenz."
Garibaldi laughed as he spoke.
Although he was deceived by Garibaldi, Cosenz had a lot of questions in his heart to ask, but now he asked the question he wanted to ask the most in his heart.
"Have you met this King Carlo before, how do you know this character so well?"
"Intuition!"
Garibaldi's words made Cosenz look like he wanted to hit someone.
"It's really intuition. I had a feeling that this child was not simple at the funeral. When I was enthroned, the feeling became stronger. There was a feeling that I was watching the young version of the old king. So when I received his letter For the first time, I had an idea of being targeted, in order to make the king give up, so I pushed you out, old friend, you won't blame me."
Facing Garibaldi's sincere words, Cosenz didn't know what to say.
In fact, he also knew in his heart that this was just Garibaldi finding a way out for the remaining red shirts. However, in order to take into account their self-esteem, they put more responsibility on themselves.
"Garibaldi, you still have such a temper, you put everything on yourself."
Cosenz looked at his old friend and sighed involuntarily.
In the face of Cosenz's words, Garibaldi waved his hand and said. "It's nothing, I owe the lads before. They followed me on the battlefield and I didn't give them anything."
Cosenz knew that Garibaldi was talking about recruiting volunteers several times before and dismissing them when they were exhausted. He thinks that he is missing an explanation for these followers. The young king is a good opportunity, so he hopes to find a way out for them.
"Actually, you don't have to be such an old man. We are all voluntary, and we don't want to pursue returns, otherwise, like Depretis and others, we would have left long ago."
Garibaldi is very clear about what Cosenz expressed. The red shirts who are still supporting him are indeed the kind of people who don't ask for anything in return. That's what makes him feel a little guilty about it.
"Don't persuade me, Cosenz, I know this. But I have to give them an explanation. You are my most trusted friend. Can UU Reading www.uukanshu.com take care of them?"
Hearing Garibaldi's words that sounded like Tuogu, Cosenz was a little surprised, and at the same time felt a little bad inside.
"What's the matter, old man. Are you hiding something from me?"
"No, absolutely not. It's just that I recently thought of my comrades who fought for me before, and I feel a little sorry for them."
Although Garibaldi gave an explanation, Cosenz still felt that something was wrong, because what he said really seemed to be arrogant. Although he stopped asking questions, he paid attention to Garibaldi's state.
Compared with before, there are more age spots on the face, the waist is more hunched, and the energy is much weaker than before.
These discoveries made Cosenz realize that this national hero has reached the age of twilight.
And at this moment, Cosenz didn't want to argue with him anymore.
Garibaldi observed the change in Cosenz's expression. "Why, I feel like I can't walk anymore."
"No."
"Why not, your thoughts are written on your face, thinking I can't find it."
"You guys are still so stubborn, I really shouldn't care about you."
"I need other people's attention, I don't need it at all. Since I started running the boat, I knew that I was in good health and could live at least ninety-nine years."
Cosenz, who was amused by Garibaldi's words, looked at the person in front of him and felt so shameless for the first time.
"Forget it, I can't say no to you, just let it go."
After speaking, he left the garden.
"Wait, remember to go to Rome. I don't want to be disturbed by that king."
"I see, it's very annoying."
After seeing his old friend agree, Garibaldi laughed like an old urchin.