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Part One, Second Chapter: The Loneliness of Gloria, Sections titled Of Temptation at the Window, Of the Cruel Law, Of Black Stockings, and Of the Law of Concubines Summary
Gloria, Colonel Ribeiro's mistress, lives in one of the best homes in town. She sits by her window each day and gazes suggestively at men that pass by. Since Gloria belongs to Ribeiro, she must stay at home and wait for him to visit her. Professor Josué is tempted, but fears retaliation from Colonel Ribeiro.
Josué is also in love with a young. Suddenly, Nacib hears Tuísca shouting that Colonel Jesuíno has killed his wife, Dona Sinhazinha, and her lover, Dr. Osmundo. The news of the murder...
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