Part 2: Xavier, pp. 65-89 Summary

Chap. 1- Xavier is a character made up by Jaromil, and sort of an alter-ego. It is after the war and Xavier is wondering what is inside a window in a house by the Charles Bridge. Xavier sees a woman there and jumps on the ledge. Chap. 2- Xavier's briefcase is in the room and he follows it, when the woman sees him. Xavier explains that he has to get the briefcase, and somehow the woman is not afraid of him. Xavier jumps down, talking about his classes and then touches the woman. The woman warns Xavier that her husband is coming, and he hides under the bed.

Chap. 3- Xavier imagines that he is rescuing the woman from danger. Then he hears the man enter the room, and sees his black boots from under the bed...