Polski / B1
Przyjaciel
Damon zwrócił się do swojego przyjaciela Arysta z ważną prośbą. Kochał piękną Irenę i chciał ją poślubić. Jednak ani ona, ani jej rodzice nie zgodzili się jeszcze na to małżeństwo. Damon potrzebował pomocy.
Aryst zapewnił go, że jest jego bliskim przyjacielem i dobrze mu życzy. Obiecał pójść do Ireny i jej rodziców w jego sprawie.
Nie zwlekał: poszedł, poznał Irenę, a potem sam się z nią ożenił.
English summary · includes the ending
Damon loves a beautiful woman named Irena and wants to marry her. His appeals have not yet persuaded either Irena or her parents. In this difficult situation, he turns to his friend Aryst and urgently asks for help.
Aryst answers with warm assurances of friendship. He tells Damon that he is especially dear to him and that he sincerely wishes him well. He promises to visit Irena and her family to support Damon's request. His words suggest that Damon can trust him to act on his behalf.
Aryst does not delay. He goes to the family, meets Irena and marries her himself. The person who offered to help Damon secure a marriage becomes the bridegroom instead.
The brief ending changes the meaning of all the friendly promises that came before it. Aryst's quick action fulfils the promise to make a visit, but produces a result very different from the one Damon sought.
Adapted for Lejrbål from the credited source.
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