and the sound of the paddle in the water was the only sound that broke the silence. It was delightful to think that I had all those hours before me to enjoy the sense of well being and I thought to myself how when I was once more in Europe imprisoned in stony cities I would remember that perfect night and the enchanting
�solitude.� It would be the most imperishable of my memories It was a unique occasion and I said to myself,
that I must hoard the moments as they passed
celebrate Tet with the emperor in The Gentleman in the Parlour.