Alone he watched the sky go out, dark deepen to its full. He kept his eyes on the engulfed horizon, for he knew from experience what last throes it was capable of. And in the dark he could hear better too, he could hear the sounds the long day had kept from him, human murmurs for example, and the rain on the water.
In this scene, the character finds himself alone, observing the transition from light to darkness as the sky fades away. He focuses intently on the horizon, aware of the profound changes that darkness brings with it. His past experiences have taught him to recognize the subtle shifts and sensations associated with the night, all of which are now unfolding before him.
As night falls, he discovers a heightened awareness of the...
