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because he didnt know if father would approve

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he was scared stiff of th guard catching him and the dire consequences of this action. remember the implication that he killed the old man who, starved, spilled wine on him. I don't know if i'd eat that chicken either. it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation and that poor little boy knew it.

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Shumel is afraid to eat the food Bruno has offered he is scared that kotler might catch him.

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He is afraid of Lieutenant Kotler

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