Sunday, April 17, 2011

memorable incident of his life did the old man recall

While on the sea, the old man recalled a memorable incident of his life. He had played the hand game competition with a Negro. The trail of strength continued for one day and one night. Each one was trying to bring the other's hand down to the table. Blood came from the finger nails of Santiago's and Negro's hand. The people suggested that match should end in draw, but Santiago who was then young, did not agree. At last Santiago defeated his opponent and he was declared the champion. This established his reputation among the fishermen.