I have drifted through life in a haze of drunken dreams, unremarkable and aimless, and now find myself nearing…
I have drifted through life in a haze of drunken dreams, unremarkable and aimless, and now find myself nearing the end of my days.
Half a lifetime spent in hardship, solitary and humbled—yet to have found a friendship with you that transcends age has been my greatest blessing.
The reckless words I spoke in my cups that night were mere folly; I hope you'll kindly pardon them.
Now, on the threshold of my final hour, one burden still weighs heavy upon my heart.
Unearth the precious keepsake of mine, buried beneath the stone mill in the courtyard alongside a jar of aged wine, and bury it with me.
Accept this fine wine as a token of my apology.