[Guisgard]

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“Credi” disse Icarius ad Altea “che l'ospitalità cambi a seconda se a chiederla sia una coppia o un gruppo di scapoli e scapole?” Sarcastico. “E poi verrei scoperto subito, visto il ruolo di marito non mi si addice.” Facendole l'occhiolino. “Ehi, piccolo...” voltandosi poi verso il bambino “... puoi chiamare la mamma o il papà e dire che ci sono un gruppo di turisti appena sbarcati sull'isola?”
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Il bambino li fissò restando in silenzio.
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“Ti va?” Sorridendogli Icarius.
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Ma quello restò muto.
“Che non sappia parlare” fece Hansiner “o che non comprenda la nostra lingua?”
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Ma ad un tratto apparve una donna alle sue spalle.
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“Salute, signora...” a lei Icarius “... chiedevamo a vostro figlio di voi o di vostro marito... siamo turisti e ci occorreva un posto per passare la notte... a meno che non sappia indicarci una vicina locanda...”
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“Non vi sono locande qui.” Mormorò la donna.
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“Neanche osterie per mangiare qualcosa?” Ancora Icarius.
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“Non c'è niente qui.” Guardandoli la donna.
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“Un bel guaio...” sbuffando il Taddeide “... un sorso di vino ci avrebbe giovato...”
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“Non c'è vino qui.” Disse la donna.
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“Andiamo bene...” ironico Hansiner.
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“Andrebbe bene anche una tazza di tè...” Icarius “... dite che ne troveremo da qualche parte... magari anche qui da voi?”
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“Non ho tè.” Scuotendo il capo la donna.
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“Ecco...” piano Hansiner.
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“Ma posso prepararlo per voi.” Annuì la donna. “Se volete.”
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“Oh, ci farebbe un gran favore, signora.” Ridendo appena Icarius.
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