Re: GR translation: He may be a little exercised. But he’s a realist.

[Becky Lindroos]

I think he’s talking about the guy who sent him the rounds being a bit “exercised” (over-wrought).   That’s why he sent them - he’s over-excited.   It could be Antoni but it’s  not specified.  Left for the reader to put together. 

Becky 


> On Dec 3, 2016, at 10:20 PM, Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> That does seem to be the only possibility. Thanks, Becky.
> 
> Who do you think Springer is referring to? The only person I can think
> of is Antoni Procalowski. But I still can't make sense of Springer's
> comments here.
> 
> On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Becky  Lindroos
> <bekah0176 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Exercised in this case -   over-wrought?  as in overly-exerted?
>> “over-wrought” -   in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety.
>> 
>> Becky
>> 
>>> On Dec 2, 2016, at 10:11 PM, Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> V528.23-36, P537.20-33   “Get a bearing,” Frau Gnahb grabbing the
>>> wheel and bracing her feet. “We want a collision course!” Otto
>>> crouches by the pelorus, shivering.
>>>     “Here, Slothrop.”
>>>     Luger? Box of rounds? “What . . .”
>>>     “Came this morning with the egg delivery.”
>>>     “You didn’t mention—”
>>>     “He may be a little exercised. But he’s a realist. Your friend
>>> Greta and I knew him in Warsaw, in the old days.”
>>>     “Springer—tell me Springer, now, what ship is that?” Springer
>>> hands him some binoculars. In fine gold lettering, behind the golden
>>> jackal on the wraith-white bow, is the name he already knows. “O. . .
>>> . K.,” trying to see through the rain into Springer’s eyes, “you knew
>>> I was aboard. You’re setting me up, now, right?”
>>> 
>>> What does "exercised" mean here? And what is the relevance of him
>>> being a realist?
>>> 
>>> I thought the Springer was talking about Procalowski. But that doesn't
>>> seem to make sense.
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>> 
>> Becky
>> https://beckylindroos.wordpress.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
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