Chapter 34

Henri felt the ropes holding him, quake as Cosimo’s grabbed hold. Henri could feel pillars of fur pushing his legs out wider. Though blinded, he could feel Cosimo’s presence behind him as one could feel a bear looming from the bushes. Cosimo was higher than Henri, as if he flew over Henri. Henri had seen falcons hunt sparrows midair. Henri felt Cosimo’s weight against his wings.