1969-10-29

Knud Ferlov thanks "the trio in rue de Château" for a book by Supervielle, the poet of silence, and recounts that the poet wished to establish a prize for translators, and the first recipients were to be Ferlov and Jean Gateau. He expresses joy that the trio can now every year find "rest and inspiration in the stars over Brittany" and tells of a meeting with a sailor who sang Thédore Botrel's La Paimpolaise for him and shared his faith in God. He speaks of Rosso and how love is central to a work of art. Furthermore, he reflects on the experience of his old age and the weakening of the senses. With gratitude for all that has been given to him, he quotes the canticle of the sun by Saint Francis of Assisi in conclusion.