In Camus’ The Plague (La Peste), towards the end of the novel, when Tarrou is dying of the plague, looked over by his friend, Dr Rieux, the following description occurs:
“Drink.”
Tarrou drank, then slowly lowered his head on to the pillow.
“It’s a long business,” he murmured.
Rieux clasped his arm but Tarrou, whose head was averted, showed [...]

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