How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
There were no soldiers or gendarmes waiting to arrest us; there were no oats coming toward us. We seemed to be free. (33.52)
Let freedom ring, Shmoopsters. We celebrate with Vahan when he finally reaches Constantinople—he's finally free. Yet we can't help but notice that pesky word "seemed" in there, as though it's not quite real. Is Vahan free in Constantinople?