Now I knew you for aunicorn when I first saw you, and I know that I am your friend. Yet you take me for a clown, or aclod, or a betrayer, and so must I be if you see me so. The magic on you is only magic and wil
In this passage, the speaker expresses a deep connection and unwavering belief in their friend, seeing them as something extraordinary, akin to a unicorn. Despite this admiration, the friend perceives the speaker negatively, viewing them as foolish or untrustworthy. This contrast reveals a tension in their relationship, highlighting the misunderstandings that can arise when one person’s perception of reality differs so sharply from another’s.
The speaker acknowledges that the magical qualities...