After Bartow fainted, everyone noticed he was fine, so they left him as he was, and it was just as well there was one less person drinking.
When the gathering dispersed and people returned, they found Bartow was already awake, just lying on the bench, weeping.
He had long been numb, but after hearing what Huyuren said, he felt an inexplicable sense of grievance.
It turned out they could have lived well, there were ways, his parents, wife, and two daughters could have not starved to death!
But who could he tell this to? Who should he blame?
Xie Li felt a pang of profound sympathy but only helped Bartow up without saying much, and the two supported each other to the dock.
When they arrived at the dock, Halifax was nowhere to be seen; only a guard remained.
The guard told the refugees that it was too late and let them sleep in the town for a night.
The local Town Mayor even arranged for them to stay at a monastery on the outskirts and provided a free dinner.
