And that was when the captain of the Cuesta, who was fatal from foreign languages but had a great memory, said that "neither Srinden, nor sees, nor the whore that gave birth to them, without barracks, gentlemen, remember, nor a heretic alive in this redoubt"
In the narrative from "Blood Cleansing" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the captain of the Cuesta, despite his struggles with foreign languages, demonstrates a remarkable memory. He expresses his thoughts in a powerful statement, emphasizing the futility of certain efforts and the insignificance of figures within their context. His words reflect a sense of blunt realism regarding the situation at hand, suggesting that those involved are largely forgotten or unremembered.
This quote encapsulates the captain's cynical perspective and positions him as a voice of harsh truth amidst the chaos. By invoking the imagery of both barracks and a heretic, he highlights the bleakness and the isolation of their circumstances, underscoring a theme of disconnection from history and identity within their enclave.
