In this excerpt, the narrator fondly reflects on a memorable spring night spent walking with someone during a full moon. The city seems to be enveloped in a gentle, dreamlike atmosphere created by water and moonlight, making it feel like a polished, precious container. The scene captures a sense of tranquility and enchantment, with the quiet city and luminous night creating a peaceful, almost magical setting.

The description continues with vivid imagery of an almost surreal landscape, where deserted trees and dark squares evoke a sense of whimsical darkness. The long, dusty roads stretching endlessly from midnight to midnight are described as being "bluer than oxygen," emphasizing their surreal, otherworldly quality. This passage conveys a moment of serene beauty and shared intimacy amid a quiet, mysterious night.