Night soon began to fall. Ever since they set sail, Karl had been leaning on the railing of the boat, staring at the horizon, a pensive look plastered on his face.
There were other men beside himself, including the boatman who had talked to his father, but they were on the other side of the boat, chatting, even laughing from time to time, probably telling funny stories.
At some point, the boatman came to join him. Karl watched him in silence as he heard his footsteps, too distracted