Oh, Jacques, we're used to each other, we're a pair of captive hawks caught in the same cage, and so we've grown used to each other. That's what passes for love at this dim, shadowy end of the Camino Real.

Summary

This quote highlights a love that is born out of familiarity and confinement. "Jacques" and the speaker have become accustomed to each other's presence, comparing themselves to captive hawks in the same cage. Their love is described as a consequence of their shared circumstances and the limited possibilities they face on the Camino Real, a symbolic representation of life's challenging path. It suggests that their connection is built on acceptance rather than passion, as the darkness and uncertainty of their reality shape their perception of love.

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